Sport Scholarships

UCC Sport Scholarship Programme Details

UCC Sport provides sports scholarships to talented dual career athletes to support them to progress in their studies and education.  The UCC Sport Scholarship programme aims to support athletes achieve their full potential and is divided into two main strands UCC Team Sport Scholarships and UCC Individual Sport Scholarship. 

The UCC Sports Scholarship programme aims to assist the student in the development of their sporting career by offering a bursary and quality support in the areas of: coaching, training, strength and conditioning advice, sports medical, sports physiology, academic and life-skills support, while also completing their chosen course of study. 

• All sports scholars must be available to play/compete for their UCC club for the duration of the term of their scholarship.
• Sports scholars must complete their academic programme and provide end of year evidence of successful completion of this.
• Any breach of this agreement by the sports scholar will lead to the termination of the scholarship and would leave the sports scholar liable at the discretion of the University to a repayment of the amount paid to them while in receipt of the scholarship.

The UCC Sports Scholarship is managed and admin by the Department of Sport and Physical Activity (DSPA).

The terms of conditions for the UCC Sport Scholarship programme can be downloaded here: UCC Sports Scholarship Terms and Conditions 24.25

Types of UCC Sports Scholarships

The UCC Sport Scholarship programme aims to support athletes achieve their full potential and is divided into two main strands:

1. UCC Individual Sport Scholarship – The Individual Sport Scholarship is open to applicants involved in team sports or individual sports other than the core sports.  The sport/sporting organisation must be recognised by Sport Ireland.
2. UCC Team Sport Scholarships which covers Hockey, Rugby, Soccer and Gaelic games: Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie.
3. The Quercus Talented Students' Programme is a scholarship programme that supports and promotes excellence in academia, sport, creative and performing arts, active citizenship & innovation/entrepreneurship. Visit the Quercus website for more information.

Within these scholarships there are several sponsored scholarships - 

• MJ Dowling Hurling Scholarship

• Moss Keane Rugby Scholarship 

• Jason Foley Memorial Scholarship

• Bank of Ireland Scholarships

• Gym+Coffee Women in Sport Scholarships (new for 2022/23)

Key Dates 2024-25

The key dates for the 2024/25 Sports Scholarships are:

How to Apply

The application process for the 24.25 scholarship programme is now closed.

Terms and Conditions

UCC Sports Scholarship Terms and Conditions 23.24.pdf

UCC Sports Soccer Scholarship Terms and Conditions 24.25

Further Information

For more information on all UCC Sports Scholarships contact sport@ucc.ie or +353 (21) 4904752