Full-Time Sports Scholarship

Any existing and registered full-time students who have demonstrated the ability to progress their sporting endeavours for the institute are entitled to apply for the Full-Time Sports Scholarship. At present, the value of the Full-time Sports Scholarship is €1,500 or €1,000, depending on the type of scholarship awarded (Full or Development). In 2017/18, the Institute awarded 22 Full-Time Sports Scholarships. The award of such scholarship takes place each academic year, during the second Semester. Application forms are available internally from the SU Administrator. Successful candidates will be paid in two instalments for the academic year.
Tenure of the ‘Full-Time Sports Scholarship’.
The scholarship is only available in the year in which it is offered. It may not be deferred. For a full list of terms and conditions, click here.
Selection of candidates for the Full-Time Sports Scholarship will be made following the submission of forms by all eligible students.
Signed completed application forms with supporting documentation must be received by Josephine Wilson, SU Administrator, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Additional benefits of being a sports scholarship holder include:
- Free membership to gym
- Free GP and Chartered Physiotherapy (upon referral)
- Training/sports gear supplied by the institute
- Coaching support
- Assistance from Maths and Communication Learning Support Services, if required.
For further information on Sports Scholarships at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, contact:
Paddy Gallagher, Sports Officer
Tel: +353 74 918 6810
Email: paddy.gallagher@lyit.ie