RCSI Aim High Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Access Scholarship 2026

The Aim High Access Scholarships were established in 2012 by RCSI Alumni to provide financial support for students who excel academically and are passionate about developing lifelong careers in the health sciences. The Aim High Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Access Scholarship aims to support a Graduate Entry Physiotherapy student attending RCSI to realise their potential whilst lessening the financial burden, so that they can fully focus on their academic coursework.

The scholarship will be awarded to one successful Graduate Entry Physiotherapy candidate who entered their first undergraduate degree through the HEAR Scheme.

• Table of Content
• About Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship

• The scholarship offers additional financial support of €15,000, in total, divided across the three years of the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy programme.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship Courses

• Physiotherapy

Requirements for Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

Aim High Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Access Scholarship applicants must:

• Be eligible for admission to RCSI's Graduate Entry Physiotherapy programme. 
• Present a minimum second-class honour (2H2) in their first accredited undergraduate honours bachelor degree (equivalent to QQI Level 8).
• Have resided in Ireland for at least three of the past five years preceding admission.
• Provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) as part of your application, outlining your motivation and commitment to study at RCSI and pursue a career as a healthcare professional.
• Provide verification of HEAR eligibility for entry to your first undergraduate Level 8 degree award (a letter from your university’s Access Office verifying your CAO admission was via the HEAR Scheme). This should be emailed as an attachment to the [email protected] by the closing date of 1 July.
• Complete the Aim High Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Scholarship application form by the closing date of 1 July. Early application is encouraged.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit RCSI scholarship webpage.