DBS Sports Scholarship Programme 2025

We are excited to announce that applications for the DBS Sports Scholarship Programme 2025/26 are now officially open!

At Dublin Business School, our promise is to help you Realise Your Ambitions — and our Sports Scholarship Programme is a key part of how we bring that to life.

This scholarship is designed to support and empower student-athletes to thrive both academically and athletically. We’re here to recognise your dedication, celebrate your talent, and help you perform at your very best — in the classroom and in competition.

Whether your arena is the pitch, court, track, or pool, we know the passion, commitment, and discipline it takes to succeed in sport. At DBS, we don’t just value those qualities — we nurture them. Through tailored support, expert guidance, and high quality academic delivery, our Sports Scholarship Programme helps student-athletes develop the resilience, leadership, and focus that lead to lifelong success.

• Table of Content
• About Dublin Business School (DBS)
• Sports Scholarship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarship Programme
• Requirements for Sports Scholarship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Dublin Business School (DBS)

Dublin Business School, incorporating Portobello College, is a private college in Dublin, Ireland. With over 9,000 students, DBS provides full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes .

Sports Scholarship Programme

Application Deadline	22 Aug 2025
Country to study	Ireland
School to study	Dublin Business School (DBS)
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Dublin Business School (DBS)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarship Programme

Our Sports Scholarship Programme is one of the most exciting opportunities we offer at DBS and is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are offering competitive athletes the chance to continue excelling within their chosen sport, while also developing their future selves through a career focused programme. Successful candidates will benefit from the following opportunities:

• Access to a career focused undergraduate or postgraduate programme
• Subsidisation of course tuition fees
• Sports Scholarship Programme apparel
• Access to exclusive leadership training via our Student Leadership Programme

Requirements for Sports Scholarship Programme Qualification

• Our scholarships are open to all sports disciplines, with previous scholarships awarded to the following sports - Rugby, Basketball, Soccer, Cricket, Badminton, Tennis, Athletics and Swimming
• Applicants must be active within their chosen sport and competing at club level or above
• We will consider applicants who have previously competed at a high standard and are still involved in their sport at a coaching or at a grassroots level
• Applicants should be available to compete for the college within their chosen sport throughout the academic term
• Successful applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements of their chosen programme
• Applicants are welcomed to apply for programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduates level
• Some leadership experience is required and previous coaching experience is desirable
• Active students and prospective students are both eligible to apply

Application Deadline

August 22, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Dublin Business School (DBS) on docs.google.com to apply

For more details, visit DBS Scholarship webpage