Scholarships

The Trinity College Dublin Global Graduate Sport Scholarship programme is a scholarship programme that enables talented student athletes to compete at a high level in their chosen sport whilst completing a postgraduate/Masters academic programme at Trinity College Dublin. The scholarship supports athletes in their pursuit of both athletic and academic success.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Academic Fee Waiver (Up to 50%)

• Athletic support including coaching, physio, Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science

• Opportunity to compete at a high level in your chosen sport

• Qualification from a world renowned academic institution

The Global Graduate Sports Scholarships are available for courses in the following Schools

• Trinity Business School

• School of Natural Sciences

• School of Natural Sciences

• School of Engineering

Eligibility

• Open to all non-EU students

• To be considered applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen course and have a record of high achievement in their chosen sport

• Candidates should demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential and how they can contribute to sport and life at Trinity College

For further information:

To register your interest in the scholarship or to find out further information regarding our sports programmes please contact Lisa Cafferky, Student Sport Pathway Manager lisa.cafferky@tcd.ie

The application process for Trinity Sport Scholarships is very competitive. To apply for the Trinity College Sport Scholarship programme athletes must fulfil the general eligibility criteria as listed below.
• All applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements of the University and have been offered a place on a course in Trinity. Current students must show academic progression and maintain a satisfactory academic standard throughout the duration of their course.
• Only sports recognised by Sport Ireland will be considered www.sportireland.ie.
• Applicants must demonstrate outstanding ability in their sport and demonstrate their ability to compete at National/International level (inter county level for GAA applicants).
• All sport scholars must represent Trinity College Dublin intervarsity and national league teams where appropriate competition pathway are in place.
• Applications will be assessed sport by sport, with athlete’s home national structure and international ranking factored into the final decision. Sports on the Performance Pathway & Olympic sports will be given preference.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Sport Scholarship agreement outlining the Terms & Conditions associated with the scholarship offer. Continuation on the post scholarship programme each year is dependent on the recipient making satisfactory progress in both academic and sporting performance.

Applications for the 2025 / '26 sport scholarship programme will open in April 2025. Prospective students can make enquires to performancesport@tcd.ie

Trinity Sport unveiled its sport scholars for the 2023 / 24 season on Monday, 13th November at an event for family and friends at the Dining Hall, Trinity College Dublin. This year’s awardees, comprising of 36 Trinity Sport scholars and 28 club academy scholars will represent Trinity this season across seventeen sports including rugby, basketball, GAA, soccer, rowing, and cricket. Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh presented the awards on the night and Trinity student athletes Melanie Griffith (Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby player), Harry Sheridan (Ulster Rugby player) and Kathryn Dane (Irish International Rugby player) took part in a panel discussion on the theme of ‘Resilience in Sport’ on the night.

William Mac Donald Hughes (Fencing), Thomas Connolly (Rugby) and Anna Jones (Gaelic Football) receive this year’s Trevor West Scholarship which is awarded to exceptional athletes who have shown outstanding contribution to sport at Trinity and within their respective sport clubs. Lisa Blaney (Basketball) receives the K.O. Lee basketball scholarship in association with Trinity Meteors. The scholarship was created in memory of Trinity alumnus K.O Lee who coached the Meteors Ladies Basketball team at Trinity and contributed to the team’s success in the 1970s. Juan Buekes (Rugby) received this year’s Global Graduate Sport Scholarship in association with Trinity Business School while Shane Enright (GAA Football) received this year’s GPA / Trinity Business School scholarship.

Michelle Tanner, Director of Sport and Physical Activity, Trinity College Dublin commented on the night, “We’re thrilled to be here this evening to recognise the achievements and commitments of Trinity’s student athletes. We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s exceptional calibre of student athletes for the 2023 / ‘24 academic year. With representation from seventeen sports and a diverse array of internationally acclaimed and emerging athletes, Trinity College Dublin reaffirms our commitment to nurturing sporting talents.”

Dr. Richard Porter, Dean of Students, Trinity College Dublin commented, “I am delighted to be here this evening to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our student athletes who have been awarded a place on this year's Trinity Sport Scholarship Programme. This scholarship recognises your achievements so far, and importantly, your potential to go even further. The Trinity Sport Scholarship Programme reflects our commitment to providing unwavering support to student athletes, enabling you to compete not only at regional and national levels but also on the international stage. We firmly believe that you can excel both in your academic pursuits and your chosen sports, and we are here to ensure you have the resources and encouragement to do just that.”

Among those on the high-performance pathway are:

Ireland Senior International and Leinster Rugby players – Ryan Baird and Joe McCarthy

Ireland Senior Rugby Internationals - Kathryn Dane and Megan Collis

Ireland U-20's Rugby International – Paddy McCarthy

Ireland Senior Basketball player – Sarah Kenny

Dublin GAA Senior Football player – Sean Bugler

Ireland Senior Cricket players – Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul and Georgina Dempsey

Irish Senior Volleyball players – Grace Maloney and Liam Corcoran

Trinity College Dublin Sport Scholars 2023 / 24:
Aoife Nelligan – GAA Camogie
Cian Tiernan – Basketball
Cuileann Bourke – GAA Handball
Daniel Meagher – Event Equestrian
Dr. Shannon Kelly – Triathlon
Ellen Barbour – Sailing
Erin McIlwaine – Sailing
Gavin Hoey – Cricket
Georgina Dempsey – Cricket
Grace Healy – Rowing
Grace Moloney – Volleyball
Harry Sheridan – Rugby
Isobel Radford-Dodd – Pentathlon and Fencing
Joe McCarthy – Rugby
Kathryn Dane – Rugby
Leah Paul – Cricket
Lee Pearson – GAA – Gaelic Football
Liam Corcoran – Volleyball
Matthew Humphreys – Cricket
Megan Collis – Rugby
Melanie Griffith – Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby
Paddy McCarthy – Rugby
Rebecca Stokell – Cricket
Ryan Baird – Rugby
Sam Hickmott – Hockey
Sarah Hawkshaw – Tennis
Sarah Kenny – Basketball
Sean Bugler – GAA Gaelic Football
Sean Purcell – GAA Hurling
Thomas Bean – Hockey

K.O Lee Scholarship 2023 / 24 recipient:
Lisa Blaney – Basketball

Trevor West Scholars 2023 / 24:
William Mac Donald Hughes – Fencing
Thomas Connolly – Rugby
Anna Jones – GAA Gaelic Football

Global Graduate Sport Scholars 2023 / 24:
Juan Buekes – Rugby

Club academy Scholars 2023 / 24:
Theo Dempsey – Cricket
David Vincent – Cricket
Daniel Conway - Basketball
Lee Stacey – Soccer
Aaron Coleman – Rugby
Anthony Ryan – Rugby
Jerry Cahir – Rugby
Cormac King – Rugby
Dylan Ryan – Rugby
Diarmuid McCormack – Rugby
John Francis Campbell – Rugby
Harry Colbert – Rugby
Taylor Gleeson – Rugby
Callum O’ Reilly – Rugby
Max Dunne – Rugby
Liam Nolan – Rugby
Hugh O’ Kennedy – Rugby
Dave Walsh – Rugby
Conall Henchy – Rugby
Hugh Goddard – Rugby
Zach Quirke – Rugby
Zach Baird – Rugby
David Colbert – Rugby
Charlie Naughton – Rugby
Cuan Doyle – Rugby
Oscar Cawley – Rugby
Alex Kelly – Rugby
James O’ Sullivan – Rugby

If you would like further information or would like to discuss the scholarship programme in more detail please contact performancesport@tcd.ie