Scholarships
Applications for the 2025 / '26 sport scholarship programme are now open and will close on 31 August 2025.
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin prides itself on student experience and excellence in teaching. This also applies to the standard and delivery of our high-performance pathway, which, driven by the current strategy for sport has enabled us to establish a structure to support emerging athletic talent alongside academic success.
Built upon an unrivalled mix of university sporting heritage and history, Trinity is emerging as a leading destination for high performance athletes who wish to excel, on and off the field. Supported by renowned academics, experienced coaches, and specialist support staff, we provide athletes and teams with an environment that nurtures development and realises potential.
Scholarships are open to all sports and are tenable for one year, however they may be renewed on an annual basis until a student graduates once they have engaged and achieve agreed key performance indicators.
Scholarships & Athlete Support
Sport Scholarship Booklet
Learn more about high-performance sport scholarships, athlete support and benefits, performance sport pathways, and facilities as well as Trinity's sporting history and excellent.
Graduate Sport Scholarship Booklet
Our Global Graduate Sport Scholarship programme enables talented student athletes to compete at a high level in their chosen sport whilst completing a postgraduate/Masters academic programme.
Sport Scholars 2024-5
Trinity College Dublin's sport scholars for 2024 / 25 comprised of 38 Trinity Sport scholars and 35 club academy scholars who will represent Trinity this season across twenty-one sports.
Sport Scholarships & Global Graduate Scholarships
When can I apply?
Applications for 25/26 entry to the Trinity Sport Scholarship opened in April 2025 and close 31 August 2025.
How can I apply?
Criteria
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.
Key Dates
| April 2025 | Applications open |
| 31 August 2025 | Applications close |
| 1 -21 September 2025 | Shortlisting |
| 22 September - 5 October 2025 | Interviews |
| 6 October - 2 November 2025 | Scholarship Induction, Performance Planning |
| December 2025 | Payment Semester 1 |
| May 2026 | Payment Semester 2 |
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship benefits may include:
- Access to Physiotherapy and sports medicine
- Access to Strength & Conditioning
- Lifestyle support and academic guidance
- Sports nutrition
- Sports Science
- Financial Bursary
Further Information
If you would like further information or would like to discuss the scholarship programme in more detail please contact performancesport@tcd.ie.
The Trinity College Dublin Global Graduate Sport Scholarship programme is a scholarship programme that enables talented student athletes to compete at a high level in their chosen sport whilst completing a postgraduate/Masters academic programme at Trinity College Dublin. The scholarship supports athletes in their pursuit of both athletic and academic success.
Scholarship Benefits
- Academic Fee Waiver (Up to 50%)
- Athletic support including coaching, physio, Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science
- Opportunity to compete at a high level in your chosen sport
- Qualification from a world renowned academic institution
Qualifying Schools
The Global Graduate Sports Scholarships are available for courses in the following Schools:
- Trinity Business School
- School of Natural Sciences
- School of Natural Sciences
- School of Engineering
Eligibility
- Open to all non-EU students
- To be considered applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen course and have a record of high achievement in their chosen sport
- Candidates should demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential and how they can contribute to sport and life at Trinity College
Further information
To register your interest in the scholarship or to find out further information regarding our sports programmes please contact Lisa Cafferky, Student Sport Pathway Manager at lisa.cafferky@tcd.ie.