Sport Scholarships

Other eligibility requirements

Every year sports scholarships are awarded to students of national and international standard who come to study at and compete for Trinity.

To apply for the Trinity College Sport Scholarship programme athletes must fulfil the general eligibility criteria as listed below.

• All applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements of the University and have been offered a place on a course in Trinity. Current students must show academic progression and maintain a satisfactory academic standard throughout the duration of their course.
• Only sports recognised by Sport Ireland will be considered
• Applicants must demonstrate outstanding ability in their sport and demonstrate their ability to compete at national / international level, or inter-county level for GAA applicants
• All sport scholars must represent Trinity College Dublin intervarsity and national league teams where appropriate competition pathway are in place.
• Applications will be assessed sport by sport, with athlete’s home national structure and international ranking factored into the final decision. Sports on the Performance Pathway & Olympic sports will be given preference.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Sport Scholarship agreement outlining the Terms & Conditions associated with the scholarship offer.
• Continuation on the post scholarship programme each year is dependent on the recipient making satisfactory progress in both academic and sporting performance.