Are you a student-athlete aiming to pursue higher education while excelling in your sport? The Atlantic Technological University (ATU), in collaboration with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA), has officially opened applications for the ATU Sports Scholarship 2025/2026 academic year – and it’s packed with both financial and non-financial perks designed to support your sporting journey.
About the ATU Sports Scholarship Program
ATU is one of Ireland’s largest and most dynamic multi-campus universities, spanning across the west and northwest regions. With a strong emphasis on student support, ATU’s Sports Scholarship Program empowers rising sports talents to maintain a high level of performance both on the field and in the classroom.
This scholarship recognizes the challenges faced by student-athletes and provides structured support to help you thrive in both areas.
ATU Scholarship Package
Here’s what successful applicants can expect:
Financial Benefits: Annual scholarship grant of up to €3,000 to support your academic and athletic development.
Non-Financial Benefits:
- Free or reduced rate access to ATU’s top-class sports facilities
- Access to sports science services for performance and injury management
- Free scholarship-branded sports gear
- Mentorship and academic flexibility to accommodate training and competition schedules
- Opportunities to represent ATU at intervarsity, national, and international levels.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to:
- Pre-entry applicants: Students who are planning to commence a course at ATU in 2025
- Post-entry applicants: Current students enrolled at ATU who are actively involved in competitive sports
Both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants are encouraged to apply. Whether you’re involved in boxing, athletics, or any other high-performance sport, this opportunity is for you!
Apply: https://iaba.ie/open-for-applications-atu-sports-scholarships/.