RCSI Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship 2025

The Aim High Access Scholarships were established in 2012 by RCSI Alumni to provide financial support for Irish Leaving Certificate Examination students who excel academically and are passionate about developing lifelong careers in the health sciences. 

The Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship is offered to a student who is eligible to apply via CAO and the Higher Education Access Route (Opens in new windowHEAR Scheme), entering RCSI's BSc Physiotherapy (RC004). 

The objective of the scholarship is to lessen the financial burden of attending University and allow students to fully focus on their academic coursework.

• Table of Content
• About Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
• Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship
• Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784.

Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship

In addition to the normal supports provided through the Government Free Fees Initiative and SUSI Grant, the Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship offers additional financial support of €20,000, for the duration of the student’s undergraduate programme. 

Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship Courses

• Physiotherapy

Requirements for Aim High Physiotherapy Access Scholarship Qualification

Aim High applicants must:

• Be eligible for admission to RCSI's Physiotherapy programme through the Opens in new windowCAO (course code: RC004) 
• Be eligible and apply for Opens in new windowHEAR, and indicate in their CAO application that they wish to apply via the HEAR scheme.
• Submit a CAO application listing Physiotherapy (RC004) as a course choice.
• Have resided in Ireland for at least three of the past five years preceding admission.
• Present a minimum of six recognised subjects (2 x H5 and 4 x O6/H7) in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include Irish (unless Opens in new windowexempt), English, Mathematics, a third language, a laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject. 
• Provide a personal statement as part of your application, detailing your motivation and commitment to study at RCSI and pursue a career as a healthcare professional.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Arrange an academic referee (Guidance Counsellor, Teacher or School Principal) complete the Aim High Physiotherapy Scholarship Confidential Academic Reference Form in advance of the closing date of 1 July.
• Complete the online Aim High Physiotherapy Scholarship Application Form by the closing date of 1 July. Early application is encouraged.

For more details, visit RCSI Scholarship webpage