Applications for the September 2026 intake are closed.
Applications for September 2027 will open 4 January 2027 at 8:00 and close 5 March 2027 at 23:59.
The scholarships are open to all current, full time, UL students or those who are applying to come to UL for the first time either through CAO or transferring at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Applicants must be a member of a national governing body of sport recognised by the Irish Sports Council, in the sport in which they are applying for a scholarship.
Any enquiries can be emailed to sportsscholarships@ul.ie
Scholarships are offered at 3 levels
Gold
Silver
Bronze
In addition, UL will support all of the athletes with Seminars, workshops and academic mentoring to help them achieve success in both academic and sporting careers. Sporting athletes will also receive casual gear.
Other UL Sports Scholarships
Applicants for UL Sports Scholarships will automatically be considered for a number of other sport-specific scholarships.
- The Michael Hillary and Jacinta O’Brien Athletics Scholarships
- The Plassey Campus Company / Swim Ireland Bursaries
- The Paddy Dooley / Rowing Endowment Fund
The University of Limerick has always been a leader in sport in Ireland. The campus boasts some of the best sports facilities in Europe and together with leading sports academic programmes, elite coaches, sports scientists, accommodation and athlete support systems UL has a track record of developing world class talent in a wide variety of sports.
