UCC Sport Individual Scholarships
UCC Sport Individual Scholarship:
Our programme offers extensive support and services to athletes competing in a range of sports including Athletics, Basketball, Canoe, Golf, Taekwondo, Olympic Weightlifting, Rowing and more. UCC Sport Athletes on these programs compete and perform at the top levels of Olympic and International Sport; national level and third level sport.
Criteria for selection for the UCC Sport individual Scholarship programme includes:
- Evidence of national and international performance and success at age grade or adult level.
- Commitment to representing your UCC Sports club in third level competitions.
- Commitment to training and fulfilling requirements for UCC Sports programmes, medical and rehab services.
Benefits of a UCC Sport Individual Scholarship may include:
- Financial Bursary:
- Provides funding to assist with expenses related to your sport, allowing scholars to focus more on their training and studies by reducing the need for part-time work.
- Includes recognition through award ceremonies that celebrate the achievements of talented student-athletes, helping to raise their profile.
- Elite Coaching and Development:
- Opportunity to represent UCC, one of Ireland's most prestigious universities, and compete with the UCC performance soccer team in third-level and regional competitions.
- Access to key workshops covering topics such as nutrition, goal setting, time management, mental wellness, and featuring guest speakers.
- Support Services:
- Comprehensive support including physiological testing, concussion testing, and cardiac testing.
- Academic support to help balance sports and studies.
- Access to physio and rehabilitation services, as well as the Mardyke High Performance Elite squad gym.
- Mentorship programs to guide and support student-athletes throughout their academic and sporting journey.
- Workshops and support around time management and goal setting. Performance development.
- Nutrition and sports psychology services.
Apply here: UCC Sport Individual Scholarship Application 25.26