Sport Scholarship Programme

(In partnership with the Irish Institute of Sport's Athlete Support Programme)

DIT is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of its work. The Sport & Recreation Service facilitates this vision through its Sport Scholarship Programme. The Programme supports high performance sports men and women who have the talent and dedication to combine an academic course with excellence in sport through the provision of a range of athlete support services that can positively impact on performance. Over the years we have awarded many scholarships across a range of sports so whatever your sport, from the more traditional sport to Clay Pigeon Shooting or Motor Racing as long as your sport is recognised by the Irish Sports Council you are eligible to apply for a sport scholarship.

In 2011 54 elite-student athletes were awarded with sport scholarships across a wide range of sports some 26 in total - from gaelic games, rugby and soccer to boxing, equestrian and tenpin bowling - as well as range of academic disciplines. A number of post graduate fee waivers were also awarded to our elite student-athletes.

Some of Ireland's new sporting figures who have recently completed the programme or who are currently participating on include: David Gillick (European Champion 400m), William O'Dwyer (Kilkenny Senior Hurler), Sinead Aherne (Dublin Senior Footballer), Sara Glynn (World University Championships Gold medal winner - Equestrian), Aidan O'Shea (Mayo Senior Footballer), Iain Walker (Irish Senior Hockey Team), Aron Smith (Young Irish Driver of the Year 2011)

'The Package'

Scholarships are awarded at various levels from Elite to Development based on merit and up to a maximum of €3,000 in monetary value and additional athlete support services

  • Free membership to DIT Fit2Go Club allowing access to on campus sports facilities
  • Financial assistance to underpin training and competition expenses i.e. travel costs, equipment, sports attire
  • Access to the Sport Scholarship Support Programme
  • DIT branded sportswear

Eligibility

  • Applications will be considered from prospective students who have applied for a course at Dublin Institute of Technology through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants will then be short listed based on sporting merit in consultation with the National Governing Bodies of Sport.
  • To be eligible for a DIT Sport Scholarship, applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled on a programme of academic study at DIT.
  • Be competing in a sport that is recognised by the Irish Sports Council.
  • Compete and perform at International, National, Inter-Provincial, Inter County and/or Senior Club level.
  • Commit to a high level of involvement (club promotion, development, administration) and represent the Institute in the appropriate competitive structure.

The closing date for receipt of application forms for the 2012/2013 sport scholarship programme is Friday 27thof April 2012.