SUMMER Gaeltacht Awards

Grant Information

The grant (maximum value €2000 or $2200) covers tuition / fees, room (based on sharing) and board. N.B. All successful applicants must pay their own travel and living costs.

Applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or naturalised U.S. citizens currently living / working in the U.S.
• Enrolled in Irish language courses in the U.S. and/or have completed at least one semester of Irish language instruction (subject to approval of suitability to courses by Commission) or have been teaching the Irish language in the U.S. for at least one semester
• Be able to participate in the program in its entirety (two to six weeks in the Gaeltacht)

Note: Students and teachers associated with the following institutions should contact their institution for a letter of recommendation:

1. Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.
2. Daltaí Na Gaeilge
3. Davidson Community College, North Carolina
4. Drew University, New Jersey
5. Elms College, Chicopee, Massachusetts
6. Gonzaga University, Washington State
7. Idaho State University, Idaho
8. Lehman College, CUNY, New York
9. New York University, New York
10. University of Connecticut, Connecticut
11. The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
12. University of Notre Dame, Indiana
13. University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
14. University of St. Thomas, Texas
15. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
16. Villanova University, Pennsylvania

Note: Students and teachers associated with other relevant Institutions should contact those Institutions seeking a Letter of Recommendation and details of the course(s) attended.

Preference will be given to applicants who: 

• Are currently enrolled on a for-credit course in a recognized U.S. higher education institution as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies
• Have not participated on a Gaeltacht / Irish Language course in Ireland before

How to Apply?

The 2024 Summer Gaeltacht Awards are now closed.

Irish Language Courses

-Please click on your course of choice for more information

DONEGAL
Gaelturas, Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille, Co. Donegal
Dáil Uladh, Coláiste Uladh, Gort a’Choirce, Co. Donegal, 00353749165822/ dailuladh002@eircom.net

GALWAY
University of Galway, International Summer School, Adult & Continuing Education Office, National University of Ireland, Galway, Co. Galway - 3 weeks Intensive course, An Cheathrú Rua, Co.Galway

KERRY
University of Montana, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry

WATERFORD – only for advanced level students
Coláiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge

*If you are interested in these courses, please contact gaeilge@fulbright.ie for more information.

Deadline

The application deadline for the 2024 Summer Gaeltacht Awards is Monday, 8 April 2024 at 4pm Irish Standard Time.