Students wishing to apply for a scholarship in Gaelic Football, Ladies Gaelic Football, Camogie, Hurling, Rugby, Men's Soccer and Women’s Soccer can obtain an application form by downloading the sports specific form i.e. Men’s Soccer, Rugby etc. Adobe Reader 6.0 is required to download these forms.

In the case of other scholarship sports, the “General Sport” application form should be completed. Applicants must attach a passport photo and include two written references relating to their sport (e.g. from their Sports Coach, Manager or P.E. Teacher). Applicants are encouraged to provide any extra information that they believe will support their application.

When a sports scholarship application is received, it is passed on to the respective club for processing. Candidates may be shortlisted and invited to attend for interview and / or trial. Final decisions in regard to sports scholarship awards usually rest with the clubs concerned.

Please note that a sports scholarship can only be awarded where a student has applied for and gained a place on any UCD degree programme or the Diploma in Sport & Exercise Management. Scholarship awards are subject to renewal on an annual basis.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS VARIES BY SPORT. PLEASE CHECK THE CLOSING DATE FOR YOUR SPORT.

Further Information:
The Sports Information Office, 
UCD Department of Sport, 
Room 203, 
UCD Sports Centre, 
Belfield, 
Dublin 4. 
Tel. 716 2183