Scholarships at Atlantic Technological University

The ATU Sports Scholarship programme provides supports to talented student athletes to recognise their need to balance both sporting and academic commitments.

Through both financial and non-financial benefits, the ATU Sport Scholarship programme aims to reward students for their dedication and skill and provide them further opportunity to develop as students and sportspeople.  

Financial Benefits

Scholarship recipients will receive a cash payment or fee waiver relevant to the tier of scholarship awarded as follows:

• Gold recipients:  €3,000 per annum (athletes of exceptional standard)

• Silver recipients: €1,500 per annum

• Bronze recipients: €500 per annum

Non-Financial Benefits

• Free/Reduced rate Gym Access

• Provision of Strength & Conditioning Support

• Access to Physio Clinics

• Academic Support

• Educational Workshops in Nutrition and Psychology

• Career Support

• Health Support

• Free Sports Gear

• National/International Competition support

Eligibility

Eligibility for New Entrants to ATU:

To be eligible for selection for a Sports Scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be eligible for admission to ATU as an undergraduate/postgraduate student for the first time.

• Be pursuing a full-time course at any ATU campus, including ATU St. Angela’s.

• Be participating in a sport recognised by Sport Ireland.  In exceptional circumstances ATU may accept applications from athletes who are participating in sports not recognised by Sport Ireland.

• Be available to compete for the university within their chosen sport.