University of Limerick - Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship

Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship

You will receive 2,500 EUR as a rowing scholarship at the University of Limerick in Ireland. The scholarship is valid for one year, and you may reapply in subsequent years provided your studies are progressing well and you continue to row for the university. In total, the funding can cover up to 36 months of your undergraduate degree. The Dooley family established the scholarship in honour of their father, who was captain of the Irish Olympic eight rowing team at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

Who can apply

• University: You are a full-time student at the University of Limerick.
• Degree level: You are a Bachelor’s student in any year of your degree.
• Field of study: Any topic is fine.
• Nationality: You are an Irish citizen or have permanent residence status in Ireland.
• Rowing: You are a strong rower and a member of a national sports federation recognised by the Irish Sports Council. You compete in rowing competitions on behalf of the university, meet the targets set by the UL Rowing Club and help to further develop the sport of rowing there.
• Grades: Your results in the Leaving Certificate (the Irish school-leaving examination) or your academic background will also be taken into account during the selection process.

How to apply

You apply online through the UL sports scholarships pages. For the September 2027 intake, applications open on 4 January 2027 at 08:00 and close on 5 March 2027 at 23:59. One application enters you for several sport-specific scholarships at once.

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