Eligibilty Post Grad Scholarships Applicants must display outstanding There are a limited number of post ability in their chosen sport and graduate scholarships available each demonstrate an ability to compete at year for players wishing to study post NUIM GAA inter county level. graduate or masters courses. Sports Scholarship How to apply Application forms available www.nuim.ie Programme Application forms should be submitted on the prescribed form by April 15th GAA Scholarship Overview Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. The university operates a scheme for scholarships in Gaelic games for both male and female students who are registered full time students on full time courses.

Applicants will be required to have demonstrated a high level of performance in one of the following codes; , , , Ladies For more info. contact: Jenny Duffy Football or Handball. GAA Development Officer T: 01 7083321 Follow us on Facebook Tweet us at @NUI GAA Club @NUIMGAA E: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook Tweet us at @NUI Maynooth GAA Club @NUIMGAA The aim of our scholarship The NUIM GAA club Scholarship Past Pupils of the NUI Maynooth programme is to offer talented Benefits Scholarship Scheme include: GAA athletes the opportunity to offers a holistic »» Medical and physiotherapy support David McInerney (Clare Hurling) develop their sporting potential » through the use of top class approach to developing » Access to Cardiovascular fitness All Ireland Winner 2013, suite GAA GPA All Star 2013, Bord Gais facilities, performance programmes and progressing Energy U21 Player of the Year 2013 and expertise combined with an »» Access to free weights gym Michael Darragh McAuley (Dublin excellent academic career. athletes as both »» Strength & Conditioning support Football) »» Speed Gate Fitness analysis & individual and team All Ireland Winner 2011 & 2013, GAA The NUI Maynooth GAA Scholarship testing is open to both current and players through a GPA All Star 2011 & 2013, GAA GPA » prospective students and offers » Sports Injury Management Player of the Year 2013 valuable support to students in their network of support »» Individual Health Screening leading Kristina Troy (Meath Camogie) to fitness / strength conditioning pursuit for sporting excellence. All Ireland Premier Junior Winner 2012, services including a programmes Soaring Star 2012 variety of top class »» Experienced coaching staff Mary Kirwan (Laois Ladies Football) »» Nutritional advice and support facilities and fitness All Ireland Ladies Football Winner »» Sports Psychology and time 2001, All Star 2011 analysis systems. management workshops »» Financial Support »» Career guidance support »» Goal Setting and Performance planning »» Practical Experience in various roles within the GAA club unit

For more info. contact: Jenny Duffy GAA Development Officer T: 01 7083321 E: [email protected]