Trinity College, Dublin - Sport scholarships

Benefit

Trinity College Dublin offers you a scholarship (a financial grant) to help cover your study costs whilst you compete at a high level in your sport. Although the current page mentions a scholarship, no specific amount is stated. However, you will receive more than just money:

• physiotherapy and sports medicine
• strength and conditioning coaching
• nutrition and sport-science advice
• academic and lifestyle guidance
• Access to a state-of-the-art gym reserved exclusively for scholarship holders
• a scholarship kit

The scholarship is valid for 1 years. You can renew it each year until you graduate, provided you continue to meet the sporting and academic targets agreed with Trinity Sport.

Eligibility

• University place: You have been offered a place on a Bachelor’s degree programme at Trinity College Dublin. If you are already studying there, you must maintain a high standard of academic performance.
• Sport level: You take part in national or international competitions in your sport.
• Recognised sport: Sport Ireland recognises your sport.
• Team duty: You will represent Trinity in inter-university and national league teams, provided such competitions take place.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, including international students.
• Gender: Open to all genders.
• Field of study: The programme is open to students from all disciplines, provided you meet the standard entry requirements for your degree programme.
• Preference: Athletes in Olympic sports or on the Performance Pathway are given priority.

How to apply

Please apply via the online form on the Trinity Sport website. The application deadline for 2026-27 is 31 August 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview before the final decision is made. Your academic application to the university is separate from this scholarship application.

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