Sports Scholarships
Applications for the MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarship Programme 2023 will open shortly.
Jennifer Healy, Sports Officer, MTU Kerry Campus
Telephone: 066 714 5644
Email: Jennifer.Healy@staff.ittralee.ie
Entry Requirements
Scholarship Applicants must meet a common minimum cut-off point for all programmes:
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Higher Certificate (Level 6) - minimum requirements |
130 points |
| Ordinary Degree (Level 7) - minimum requirements |
150 points |
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Honours Degree (Level 8) - minimum requirements |
200 points |
Note: There are two (2) places in total reserved for the Nursing Programmes i.e. MT926 B.Sc. (Hons) in General Nursing MT927 B.Sc. (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. These two places are reserved for applicants who are within 60 points of the Leaving Certificate Cut Off Points.
Leaving Certificate Or Equivalent Examination Applicant
Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6)
Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge, O6/H7 in mathematics and O6/H7 in three other subjects.
Degree (NFQ Level 7)
Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge, O6/H7 in mathematics or a minimum grade of F2 in foundation level mathematics (in specified courses, see below) and O6/H7 in three other subjects.
Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8)
Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations obtaining two H5 and four O6/H7 grades. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge, O6/H7 in mathematics or a minimum grade of F2 in foundation level mathematics (in specified courses, see below).
Please Note:
A minimum grade of F2 in foundation level mathematics fulfils the minimum entry requirements in mathematics for the following programmes:
MT541 - Bachelor of Business
MT571 - BA in Early Childhood Education and Care
MT574 - BA in Social Care
MT941 - Bachelor of Business (Honours)
MT971 - BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
MT974 - BA (Honours) in Social Care
Please note these are the minimum leaving certificate requirements, some courses have additional subject requirements. Please see the Admissions section for more information:
Scholarship Details:
Past recipients were involved in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Camogie, Football, Handball, Hockey, Hurling, Judo, Ladies Soccer, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer and Tae Kwon-Do
Value: Up to a maximum of €1,000 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year
Duration: For the full course i.e. of 2, 3 or 4 years duration, subject to annual review
We also offer an Elite Performance Scholarship in recognition of the exceptional commitment and achievement exhibited by some of our students in their pursuit of both their sporting and academic goals.
Gallery - Sports Scholarship Recipients 2020/21
Testimonials from former & current Sports Scholarship students
David Clifford - Gaelic Football
Kerry
The MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarship Programme really looks after its athletes. There are supports in place to ensure that you can excel both academically and in your sporting career. The Mentoring programme is just one example of this and it is hugely beneficial for scholarship students to have the support of an academic mentor.
- All-Star & Young Player of the Year Awards 2018 in first year at Senior level
- All Ireland Minor Football Championship medals 2016 & 2017 (Captain 2017)
- Munster Minor Football Championship medals 2016 & 2017
- Selected on the Electric Ireland Minor Star Team of the Year & awarded Minor Star Footballer of the Year 2017
- Hogan Cup medal with St Brendan’s College, Killarney in 2016
Monika Dukarska - Rowing
The MTU Kerry Campus scholarship enabled me to pursue rowing at a high-performance level. I was able to cover my expenses and the support offered as part of the scholarship ensured that my studies were not compromised. As a scholarship student, I was able to represent the college at the World University Games and gain valuable experience as an international rower. Without the scholarship, full-time training would be impossible and I wouldn't be able to excel at rowing and my education. The MTU Kerry Campus takes care of its athletes and I appreciate the support I received. Thank you MTU Kerry Campus.
- 2nd fastest female sculler in Ireland
- Placed 13th and within the Olympic qualification quota at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in the women’s double
- Currently part of the Irish Senior rowing team aiming to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympiad.
- 2nd at the 2017 World Coastal Rowing Championships in the Women’s Solo
- 1st in the Women’s Elite Single at the 2017 London Metropolitan Regatta, Eton Dorney, UK
- 1st in the Women’s Senior Single at the 2017 London Metropolitan Regatta, Eton Dorney, UK
- Bronze Medallist for the MTU Kerry Campus at the World University Rowing Championships in the Women’s Single Scull 2016
Shane Nolan - Hurling Kerry
The MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarship helped me to get a place on my chosen course Health & Leisure. It has really boosted my confidence as a player. I have been given the opportunity to play Hurling with students from other counties and also to play in 3rd level competitions which have helped develop my profile as a player.
- 2 Christy Ring Cup medals 2011 & 2015
- 3 National Hurling League medals
- GPA Player of the Week Award 2016
- 3 Christy Ring Cup All-Star Awards 2011, 2013 & 2015
- Christy Ring Cup Player of the Year 2011
- 3 Senior Caps with Ireland in Shinty
- Captain of Ireland U21 Shinty team 2012
- Played with Munster in the Railway Cup 2012 & 2015
Shona Heaslip - Athletics
Only started running in 2014 and has since:
- Won the U23 National Cross Country Championships in 2015.
- Won the National Senior Cross Country Championships in 2016 and 2017.
- Won the National 10k and Great Ireland Run in 2017.
- Represented Ireland at the last four European Cross Country
Championships - Represented Ireland and MTU Kerry Campus at the World University Games in Taiwan in the 5000m.
Marko Bencic - Basketball
- Currently playing National League Basketball with St. Pauls, Killarney
- Attended CGM Prep Academy in Phoenix Arizona in 2017
- Previously Ranked 2nd in Serbian High School Basketball Players & 1st in his county for High School Basketball.
- Won Award for Best Shooter & Top Scorer 2016/2017
- FIBA 3x3 3 points Contest Champion in Serbia
Gavin Crowley - Gaelic Football
- Represented Kerry at all levels & currently on the Kerry Senior Panel
- National Football League Medal 2017
- Junior All Ireland & Munster Championship medals 2015
- Kerry U21 Captain 2015
- County Junior Championship medal 2015 with Templenoe
- All Ireland & Munster Junior Club Championship medals with Templenoe 2016
Nell Fox - Boxing
- Recently called up to train with the Irish squad in Bernard Dunne’s High-Performance Unit
- Won 15 All Ireland Titles from to u12 to Senior
- Munster Elite Title 2018
- 2 European Elite Boxing Cup Titles 2018
Ashley Deane - Rugby
- Munster u19 squad 2017 for the Inter-Provincial series
- Represented Ireland at u18 Clubs & Schools Team level, winning the first cap against England
- Captain of Bandon Grammar School Senior Cup Team 2017/2018
Organisations Offering Scholarships And Bursaries Are As Follows:
VALUE: €500 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year
DURATION: Two years maximum subject to annual reapplication and review
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the MTU Kerry Campus GAA Games Promotion Office
GAA OFFICE: This scholarship is ONLY OPEN to MTU Kerry Campus registered students from the Kerry region.
TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145642
VALUE: €750 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year
DURATION: Two years maximum subject to annual reapplication and review
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the MTU Kerry Campus GAA Games Promotion Office or to the Munster
GAA OFFICE: This scholarship is ONLY OPEN to MTU Kerry Campus registered students from the Munster region.
TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145642
Kennedy Coaches Sports Schorlarship
VALUE: €1,000 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year
DURATION: For the full course i.e. of 2, 3 or 4 years duration, subject to annual review
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the MTU Kerry Campus Sports Officer/GAA Games Promotion Office. This scholarship is only open to MTU Kerry Campus registered students.
TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145644
Scholarships 2020