Academic and sport scholarships are available for undergraduate students at Maynooth University.
Take a look below to find out about eligibility requirements, deadlines and making an application.
Postgraduate students - please visit the Graduate Studies webpages.
The following Maynooth University sports scholarships may be awarded:
Soccer Scholarships
GAA Scholarships
Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarships
Rugby Scholarships
Snooker Scholarships
Carded Athletes
Other Sports
Scholarship funding assists undergraduate or postgraduate students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.
Visit Sports Scholarships for eligibility requirements and details on how to apply. Application closes on April 1st.
Entrance Scholarship 2023
Over 100 Entrance Scholarships were awarded in 2022 to new MU students pursuing a range of degree courses including MH101 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Primary Education and more.
The €1,000 Entrance Scholarship is automatically awarded to incoming first year students, via the CAO, who have obtained 575 points or more in the Leaving Certificate (from six subjects in one sitting). For students presenting GCE A Levels the awards are based on achieving points from three/four subjects in GCE A levels.
Entrance Scholars have the option of residing on campus (normal charges apply). Entrance scholars who have not already booked their campus accommodation, will be offered campus accommodation during CAO Round 1 offers. Unfortunately, the University is not in a position to offer accommodation places in Round 2 or subsequently to Entrance Scholars, as they are fully booked in Round 1 annually.
Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Bachelor of Music
The Entrance Scholarship for one entrant to MH103 Music is awarded in September. The top scoring applicant, based on the MH103 online video audition, is offered the scholarship of €1,000. The successful applicant is informed following registration.
The Head of the Maynooth University Music Department awards one undergraduate music scholar each year. This scholarship is for current Music students and is based on their year end results. At present no scholarship is available from the Music Department for prospective Music students. For details apply to the Professor of Music.
Maynooth University has been officially designated as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to promote a culture of welcome for refugees, asylums seekers and other migrants into the community.
Further information on MU University of Sanctuary and our Sanctuary scholarships can be found here.
Intel Women in Technology Scholarships
- for current female undergraduate students who are pursuing a Level 8 Degree in Physics, Computer Science or Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University.
Find out more
Read about current Intel Women in Technology Scholar Niamh Connolly