Sport Scholarships
Scholarship Value
Financial bursary: scholarship funding assists students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and its purpose is to free up time from part-time work commitments for our scholars. Concession of up to 60 CAO points if required: scholars must meet minimum entry requirements for their chosen degree. Other minimum requirements apply. For MH001/MH002 Education - Primary Teaching, a limited number of places is available for the 60 points concession. No limit on places applies to other degrees however. Click here for details of all entry requirements. Priority on-campus accommodation in first year (allocation of accommodation places at discretion of Development Officers). Normal fees apply to scholars. Access to expert coaching and fitness training Sports psychology and time management workshops Health and nutrition advice Performance analysis Ongoing academic support Goal setting, performance planning and career advice Individual functional health screening leading to fitness, strength and conditioning programmes Access to top level coaches and playing facilities Free gym membership Access to cardiovascular fitness suite and free weights gym Medical and physiotherapy support Fitness testing and analysis
Scholarship Information
Eligibility criteria
Scholarships are reserved for students who have reached, or have the potential to reach a very high level of performance, competing at one or a combination of international, national, inter-provincial and inter-county level. Leaving Certificate applicants: Required to meet the normal matriculation/minimum entry requirements and any special course requirements May receive up to 60 CAO points to assist in bridging any points shortfall for admission to preferred level 8 degree. For MH001/MH002 Education - Primary Teaching, a limited number of places is available for the 60 points concession. No limit on places applies to other degrees however. QQI applicants: Minimum requirement of full award (8 modules) with 5 distinctions in a linked award. The maths requirement for specific degrees may be satisfied by having the grade in the Leaving Certificate, GC(S)E or other school leaving examinations or by attaining a distinction in maths or statistics module in the QQI award. Postgraduate applications: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Renewal Criteria: Scholarships are renewed on an annual basis subject to certain conditions being met. Scholars must: Maintain a satisfactory level of academic achievement Maintain an impressive record of sporting achievement Take an active role in the relevant sports club within Maynooth University Compete on behalf of Maynooth University at inter varsity competitions Visit schools or participate in Open Days to discuss sporting talent and opportunities at Maynooth University Remain in good standing with the University In the event of a student terminating a sports scholarship agreement, he or she shall not be eligible for a Maynooth University sports scholarship for the remainder of that year and the subsequent academic year.
Discipline Applicable
Scholarships are financial awards that don't need to be repaid. Scholarships are funds generously donated by individuals or corporations to assist you with the financial challenges of pursuing post-secondary studies. These donors are investing in your future career, so take the time to complete an application for the scholarships you can apply for
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