National College of Ireland - Sports Scholarship Programme

What you get

You will receive 2,000 EUR per year, which will be paid for up to 3 years whilst you are studying at the National College of Ireland (NCI) in Dublin. In addition to the money, you will receive a comprehensive support package for athletes: an annual gym membership with a personalised training plan, one-to-one sessions with a fitness expert, nutritional advice, performance and motivation coaching, sports therapy and massages, additional support with sports-related costs, branded kit, and academic support to help you balance your studies and sport. If you apply via the CAO, Ireland’s centralised admissions system for full-time bachelor’s degree programmes, your required entry marks may also be reduced by up to 30.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are a full-time undergraduate student at the National College of Ireland in Dublin and are undertaking a 3-year degree programme.
• Sporting level: You compete, or have the potential to compete, at international, national, inter-provincial or inter-county level.
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, including international students.
• Other funding: You can still apply even if you are already receiving sports funding from a sports association, and combine this with a further NCI scholarship. In some cases, the total amount may be subject to a limit.

How to apply

Apply through NCI's online form. Then send your supporting references by email, putting your name and "sport scholarship application" in the subject line.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Ireland.