Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

What scholarships are available
at Maynooth University
Entrance Scholarships
The entrance scholarship scheme is available for
students who have obtained the following in their
Leaving Certificate (calculated from six subjects in
one sitting): 1.Students achieving between 525 &
545 points receive an Entrance Award of €500 or 2.
Students achieving 550 points or more are awarded
€1,000. For students presenting GCE A Levels the
awards are based on achieving points from three/
four subjects in GCE A levels. The award is for one
academic year following students’ admission to
the University, payable in two instalments – one
in November and one in February (subject to
the student remaining in good standing with the
University). Campus accommodation is not included.
If you wish to apply for campus accommodation
please see page 13 for further details.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/
undergraduate-studies/scholarships
Equine Business Scholarships
These scholarships, known as the Osborne
Scholarships, are in honour of the memory of
Michael Osborne and his immense contribution to
the Irish and international horse-racing industry.
A number of scholarships are available for students
who are admitted to the Equine Business degree
programme. These scholarships are jointly
sponsored by Maynooth University and Horse
Racing Ireland. They are tenable for students for the
duration of their undergraduate studies (three years)
as long as they are full-time registered students, and
progress successfully at the end of each academic
year. Four scholarships are awarded annually to one
student from each of the following categories:
1. School-leaving student with the highest
point score in examinations.
2. Mature applicant.
3. FETAC (Further Education and Training
Awards Council) applicant.
4. Student from disadvantaged
socioeconomic background.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/
undergraduate-studies/scholarships
Disadvantaged Students
and Students with Disabilities
A number of benefits, scholarships and bursaries
are available for students who might not normally be
in a position to attend third-level education due to
serious socio-economic disadvantage or disability.
sport Scholarships
We award a number of sport
scholarships annually to
promote and foster sporting
talent at the University.
We aim to relieve students of financial pressures
so they can focus on their academic and sporting
development. We currently have sport scholarship
programmes in GAA, rugby, golf, snooker and
soccer. These include access to expert coaching,
fitness training, sports psychology, health
and nutrition advice, performance analysis
and lifestyle management assistance. Other
recognised sports may be considered under the
scholarship programme for participants competing
at a very high level, e.g. carded athletes.
Scholarships are reserved for students who
have reached or have the potential to reach a
very high level of performance – competing at
international, national, inter-provincial, or intercounty
level. Scholarships may be awarded to
both undergraduate and postgraduate students
for the duration of their studies at Maynooth,
subject to the scholar meeting certain conditions:
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– Maintaining academic progress and remain
in good standing with the University
– Maintaining an impressive record
of sporting achievement
– Taking an active role in the
University club for your sport
– Competing on behalf of Maynooth
at inter-varsity competitions
– Visiting schools or attending open days to discuss
sporting opportunities at the University
Applicants can be awarded a concession of up
to 60 points, but must meet the minimum entry
requirements for their chosen course of study.
Students must have attained at least 300
points in their best six Leaving Certificate
subjects. Postgraduate applications are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/
undergraduate-studies/scholarships
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office