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UCD Sports Scholarships
Background Information The pursuit of excellence is part of the mission of University College Dublin. In sport, the sports scholarship programme reflects the commitment of UCD to aspiring to the highest standards possible.
Sports Scholarships were first introduced at UCD in 1979 by the late Dr. Tony O'Neill. The aim of the scholarship scheme is to give talented young people the opportunity of developing their sporting prowess from a base here in Ireland. By combining sports participation with academic work in an ideal environment within the University, a safety net is provided for the Irish student and career prospects are, to a large extent, guaranteed. Therefore, career-threatening injuries or illness or some other unforeseen circumstances do not have the same traumatic impact. The individual is encouraged through judicious balancing of the time available to ensure that neither academic nor sporting interests are compromised.
David McQuaid became the first recipient of a Sports Scholarship for cycling. His scholarship period lasted from 1997/1998 to 2000/2001. Both Andrew O’Carroll (Road Racing) and Ollie Gray (Mountainbiking) were awarded cycling Sports Scholarships for the 2001/2002 college year.
Criteria for Awarding Scholarships There are several important criteria which must be met - academic qualification for a course must be achieved and the recipient of a scholarship must be prepared to commit him/herself to involvement in the respective UCD sports club. The scholarship student must represent UCD and only UCD in competition. Clubs which offer scholarships compete at a very high level and have to possess the necessary infrastructural components to facilitate a scholarship award. A satisfactory level of academic and sporting progress is essential, if the scholarship is to be renewed on an annual basis. Sports Scholarships are intended for persons of outstanding sporting ability.
Benefits of Sports Scholarships The range of scholarship benefits may include tuition fees, if applicable, maintenance, books, equipment, treatment of injury and travel to national and international competitions. The value of each Sports Scholarship is assessed on an individual basis by the respective club.
Club Scholarships U.C.D. Cycling Club award Club Scholarships on an extremely selective basis and are subject to the availability of funds. See link to Club Scholarships for details.
Sports Scholarship Application Procedure Applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship in cycling should complete the general sports scholarship application form. It can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.ucd.ie/sport/docs/generalapp2006.pdf. Otherwise the amended application form found below may be submitted.
Applicants must provide details of their achievements in their respective sport, attach a passport photo and provide at least two sports related references to substantiate their application e.g. club coach, team manager. Do not hesitate to include any extra information that may be relevant to your application.
Final decisions in regard to sports scholarship awards normally rest with the clubs concerned. When a Sports Scholarship application is received, it is passed on to the Cycling Club President. The UCD Department of Sport has then no further role to play in this processing. A successful applicant will then be asked to sign a scholarship contract with the Department of Sport and the Club President will appoint a ‘Scholarship Overseer’ to ensure that it is adhered to.
It is important to note that all applicants for sports scholarships must satisfy the academic criteria for entry to University College Dublin and must apply to the CAO in the usual manner. A sports scholarship award may be applicable to the Diploma in Sports Management Course.
Further Information
UCD Department of Sport, Club President, Room 203, University College Dublin Cycling Club UCD Sports Centre, E-mail: ucdcc@hotmail.com Belfield, Mobile: 086-8120084 (after 3pm) Dublin 4. Tel. 716 2183
Background U.C.D. Cycling Club award Club Scholarships on an extremely selective basis and are subject to the availability of funds.
Applicants who have been turned down for a Sports scholarship would be encouraged to apply for a Club Scholarship.
Past recipients of a Club Scholarship include Timothy Ahern (2001/2002) and Andrew McQuaid (2004/2005).
Who may apply? You must… - be a registered student at U.C.D. - be a general member of U.C.D. C.C. (Contact the Club Captain for details)
What are the benefits of a Club Scholarship? Successful applicants will receive… - a full Cycling Ireland licence with U.C.D. Cycling Club - club jersey and shorts - race entry and travel expense subsidy, usually up to €600
How do I apply? Please forward an up to date cycling curriculum vitae to include recent past performances, a sporting reference, the name of an additional sporting referee and a letter of application (of no more than 1 page typed) briefly stating: - your sporting objectives for the coming year - how the scholarship would help further your cycling career - why you consider yourself to be a worthy recipient of a club scholarship
When should I apply? Club Scholarships are usually awarded in January when the Club affiliate with Cycling Ireland.
To whom should I apply? Applicants are asked to apply directly to the Club President, Maoiliosa Ó Dubhthaigh, @ ucdcc@hotmail.com
How is a Club Scholarship decided? On receipt of an application, the Club President will liaise with the Club Executive. Applicants may be called for an interview. The interview board will consist of the Club President, Club Captain and usually one non-executive member of the Club. Applicants will be judged on their recent past performances, references and on their likely contribution to the Club.
Can a Club Scholarship holder upgrade to a Sports Scholarship? Yes. Following a successful season, the Club President may ask the Sports Development Trust to consider the rider for a full Sports Scholarship for the following college year.
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