Soccer Scholarships

Other eligibility requirements

Maynooth University is committed to the development of sporting excellence. Giving recognition to the competition and training commitments of high performing athletes. Soccer Scholarships are intended for student - athletes with proven or perceived potential to perform at a high level. They are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students for a period of one year and are renewed annually subject to a satisfactory level of academic and sporting performance. Application is open to all regardless of which club you currently play for or school you attend. Suitable candidates will have experience at for example International, League of Ireland or Interprovincial level.

Soccer Scholarship Supports

• MU High Performance Team Gym access
• Access to S&C, Nutrition & Sports Psychology Support
• Medical & Physiotherapy
• Fitness Testing Analysis
• Access to on campus accommodation (Limited Availability)
• High Performance Seminars
• Career Development and Academic Support
• Video Analysis 
• 60 CAO Points Concession (Limited availability for MH001 course)
• Financial Bursary (Dependant on award) 
• Access to University Soccer Facilities
• Experienced, UEFA Qualified Coaching

Incoming First Year Applicants

Scholarship applications are open for incoming first year CAO applicants in November annually. Closing date for incoming CAO applicants is April 1st annually. The link to the online application form can be accessed from November