Scholarships

In addition to our general sports scholarships, Trinity offers two scholarships specifically for GAA players.

1. 
   Trinity GAA Football Scholarship supported by Phoenix Labs Dioralyte

This scholarship recognises and supports exceptional student-athletes competing at the highest levels of Gaelic Football. Scholarship recipients will received tailored supports to help them excel in their sporting and academic ambitions at Trinity.

Benefits:

• Scholarship valued at up to €10,000 per annum for the duration of undergraduate degree, subject to the scholar meeting the scholarship conditions each year. 
• Includes a financial bursary of up to €5,000 to support with academic and training costs, along with personalised supports to assist athletic and academic progression.
• Supports include 

• Individualised Strength & Conditioning
• Sport Science support
• Physiotherapy
• Nutrition support
• Scholarship kit
• Lifestyle and academic support

Minimum Criteria & Eligibility

• Open to male and female Gaelic Football players who are pursuing an undergraduate course in Trinity for the 2026/2027 academic year 
• Regular starter on Minor, U20 or Senior inter-county Men's or Ladies football team

Additional Considerations

The selection committee will also consider:

• The applicant's potential to make a significant contribution to Trinity GAA
• References from coaches/managers
• Success at inter-county level, including:
• Being a key player on a Provincial or All-Ireland winning team, competing in Division 1 or equivalent of respective grades 
• Individual awards and accolades

Applications

Applications are via our general sport scholarship application form which can be found here

The closing date for applications is 31st of August

2. Trinity GAA/GPA Enhanced Sport Scholarship

In partnership with the Gaelic Players Association, Trinity have two Enhanced GAA scholarships open to postgraduate students. 

Benefits:

• Financial bursary of €5,000 to support tuition fees and training costs.
• Personalised supports to support athletic and academic progression.
• Supports include 
• Individualised Strength & Conditioning
• Sport Science support
• Physiotherapy
• Nutrition support
• Scholarship kit
• Lifestyle and academic support

Minimum Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a member of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA).
• Be pursuing a postgraduate course at Trinity.
• Be eligible to play third-level GAA and represent Trinity GAA in competitions.

Applications

The application form for the Trinity GAA/GPA Enhanced Scholarship can be found here

The closing date for applications is the 30^th of July.

Trinity Rowing Scholarships

In addition to our general sports scholarships, Trinity have specific scholarships for talented rowers. The scholarships support talented student-athletes to represent Trinity Rowing at national and international competitions while pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate academic study in Trinity College Dublin.

Benefits:

Personalised supports to assist athletic and academic progression including

• Financial bursary
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sport Science support
• Physiotherapy
• Nutrition support
• Scholarship kit

Minimum Criteria & Eligibility

• Open to applicants pursuing an undergraduate course in Trinity for the 2026/2027 academic year
• Applicants must demonstrate exceptional performance and potential in competitive rowing, evidenced by participation at national or international levels (e.g., national championships, World Rowing events, or equivalent).
• Applicants must be willing to represent Trinity in rowing competitions, contribute towards the development of rowing at Trinity and achieve performance related goals

Applications

Applications can be submitted here.

The closing date for applications is 31st of August.