ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes 2026

Applications are now open for the ATU 2026 Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes. The ATU Sports Scholarship programme provides supports to talented student athletes to recognise their need to balance both sporting and academic commitments.

• Table of Content
• About Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
• ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship

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

• Reduced CAO Points Entry (up to 50 points)- Pre Entry rounds 1 and 2 only
• 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

Requirements for ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for selection for a Sports Scholarship, pre-entry Sport Scholarship applicants 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. 
• 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. 
• Have demonstrated high achievement in their chosen sport (level of achievement is relevant to the sport) in the last 2 years (see sporting level) 
• Demonstrate outstanding ability in their chosen sport and demonstrate an ability to compete at Provincial, National or International level. 

Note: Scholarship recipients must apply annually to retain their scholarship.  A satisfactory level of academic and sporting progress is essential if the scholarship is to be renewed on an annual basis. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not fulfil the criteria above may be considered.

Interview date, Process and Venue for ATU Pre-Entry Scholarships for Talented Student Athletes Undergraduate Scholarship

Applications for the ATU Sports Scholarships will firstly be assessed against eligibility criteria.

Once this is achieved the application will be entered into an ATU Sports Scholarship Scoring Matrix. 

The Sports Scholarship Committee will recommend:

• Offer Gold, Silver or Bronze
• Reserve List
• Do not offer

Where necessary, the Sports Scholarship Committee may request an applicant to attend for interview, where further information/clarification is required.

The decision of the Sports Scholarship Committee is final.

Offer Process

• One single university offer/regret will issue where an applicant has applied for multiple locations.
• Due to scholarship demand per campus and campus’ sport priorities, applicants may be offered different tier scholarships, where applying for multiple campuses.
• Offers will specify scholarship tier and location.
• A person awarded a scholarship must accept the scholarship by the date indicated on the offer letter/email, or the scholarship offer will be withdrawn and may be directed to another applicant.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications open on 10 January annually.  The application process is simple and straightforward. Just complete and submit the online form:

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Please Note:

• Please ensure your application form is completed as fully and clearly as possible.
• Confirmation of information, advice and/or opinion may be sought from governing bodies of sport and may be used as part of the assessment process.
• Once your form is submitted, applicants will get an email confirmation that it has been received.  This will go to the email address that is provided on the application form, so please ensure it is correct.

For more information, knidly visit ATU scholarship webpage.