NUI Galway supports high performing athletes in a wide range of sports through its Sports Scholarship program. We currently have 50 athletes in 17 different sports benefitting from NUI Galway Sports Scholarships.
The Scholarship program is being strategically developed not just to reward their ability and previous performances but to assist these young athletes develop their sporting ability hand in hand with their academic progress by putting in place the necessary supports
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The benefits of being a scholarship holder includes;
• A subsistence grant • Coaching support • Medical and Physiotherapy support • Performance Nutrition • Performance Psychology • Strength and Conditioning • Performance planning and mentoring.
Each Scholarship will be built around the individuals needs and their chosen sport. Our key goal is to provide the supports that the ambitious and dedicated athlete can avail of to help them improve to the highest levels and to enable them to gain an outstanding qualification at the same time.
The University has a dedicated Elite Sports development officer former Olympic Sprinter Gary Ryan, to assist these sportspeople in the pursuit of their twin sporting and academic goals. Gary, the former Director of Coaching for Athletics Ireland said "We are developing our scholarship scheme to the highest international standards to give outstanding talent the opportunity to develop. The scholarship and High performance sports program will create a performance environment for sport and study that encourages, challenges and supports each individual to reach their maximum potential".
Current Scholarship holders include Inter County Senior Hurlers and Footballers, International Sprinters, Rowers, Swimmers, Rugby and Soccer players and some of Ireland’s leading young talents in sports as diverse as Rock Climbing, Windsurfing and Tennis.
You can apply for a Sports Scholarship online: Sports Scholarship Application.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st July. If you would like to learn more about the Sports Scholarship you can contact the Elite Sport Development Officer, Gary Ryan on 091 495979 or gary.ryan@nuigalway.ie