Courses
Scholarships
ATU offers a wide range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
We provide financial support to hundreds of ATU students each year, recognising talent across a range of areas—from academic achievement to sporting excellence. We also offer assistance to students who need financial support.
You can apply for scholarships at different stages of your ATU journey.
Select the description that best suits you to find out what is available:
Additional financial support may be available through SUSI (student grants) and other funding schemes. Find out more about our grants and other funding here.
New Undergraduate Students
We offer a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate students beginning their studies at ATU. You can apply for come scholarships before you start, while others open for applications once you have commenced your studies.
The scholarships below are listed here in date order to help you easily see upcoming opportunities.
Uversity Scholarships for Mature Students
Scholarships for adult learners studying for a Bachelors degree for the first time.
Closing date: March
Sports Scholarships
Scholarships offering a range of financial and non-financial benefits to talented student athletes.
Closing date: April, June, October
Non-EU Scholarships
A wide range of scholarships for students from countries outside the EU.
Closing date: Various
Ireland Health Care Scholarship
Scholarships for young people from less advantaged and non-traditional backgrounds applying to designated healthcare courses.
Closing date: May
Sanctuary Scholarships
Scholarships for those in the International Protection System living in Ireland.
Closing date: June
1916 Bursary Fund
A national access scheme for students who are socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups under-represented in higher education.
Closing Date: October
Education and Training Bursary Scheme
Bursary Scheme for young adults who have had a care experience of at least 6 months and are aged 18 or over.
Closing Date: 2026 TBC
Galway Wind Park Scholarships
For those with a home address within 15km of Galway Wind Park and currently studying, or who hold an unconditional offer of a place for entry into the current academic year at ATU.
Abbvie Ireland – ATU Scholarship
Up to three scholarships available to students at ATU’s Sligo campus on eligible courses who are from underrepresented or less advantaged backgrounds.
Course Type: Undergraduate
Closing Date: 2026 TBC
New Postgraduate Students
We offer a wide range of scholarships for postgraduate students at ATU. ATU graduates may also be eligible for a postgraduate fee reduction, providing additional support as you continue your studies.
The scholarships below are listed in date order to help you easily identify upcoming opportunities.
Alumni Scholarships for Masters Programmes
A 20% reduction in academic fees for ATU Alumni pursuing a taught Level 9 Masters degree at ATU.
Closing date: Depends on start date
Sports Scholarships
Scholarships offering a range of financial and non-financial benefits to talented student athletes.
Closing date: April, June, October
Non-EU Scholarships
A wide range of scholarships for students from countries outside the EU.
Closing date: Various
ATU/GPA Postgraduate Sports Scholarship
For current and former inter-county players who are accepted onto any full-time or part-time Masters in ATU.
Closing Date: Flexible
Sunflower Scholarships
Two bursaries available for students starting the MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Well-being.
Closing date: July
Údarás na Gaeltachta Scholarship
For residents of Gaeltacht areas studying on the MSc in Sustainable Tourism and Event Management
Closing Date: July/August
Current ATU Students
We offer a range of scholarships for students who are already studying at ATU. These opportunities are available at different stages throughout your course, with applications opening at various points during the academic year.
The scholarships below are listed in date order to help you easily identify upcoming opportunities.
Aurivo-ATU Scholarship
For ATU students on Years 1 and 2 of specific Agri-related courses in ATU Galway, Mountbellew or Donegal campuses.
Course Type: Undergraduate
Closing Date: May
Sports Scholarships
Scholarships offering a range of financial and non-financial benefits to talented student athletes.
Closing date: April, June, October
Gradam na Gaeilge d’Ábhar Oidí
Irish language bursary for student teachers completing school placements in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht schools.
Course Type: Undergraduate
Closing Date: October
PJ Murphy Bursary
For those in Years 2 & 3 of the Applied Social Care course in ATU Mayo campus and about to embark on a placement element of this course.
Course Type: Undergraduate
Closing Date: October
Abbvie Ireland – ATU Scholarship (Continuing students)
Scholarships available to students at ATU’s Sligo campus who have started the General Science programme and are progressing to Year 2 of one of the eligible courses.
Course Type: Undergraduate
Closing Date: 2026 TBC