U.S. 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 / Fulbright FLTA for details of the application process:

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, Connectivut
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

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 2021 Summer Gaeltacht Awards are predicted to launch in February 2020. When the Awards application period opens, you can start the online application through a link we will provide here.

You should receive a response immediately. If you do not, please check your spam folder.

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
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta (1-2 week) (dianchúrsaí), or Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta (3 weeks - specifically for US / Canadian students) An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway, International Summer School, Adult & Continuing Education Office, National University of Ireland, Galway, Co. Galway-1 Month Intensive course, An Cheathrú Rua, Co.Galway
FEICIM, Inis Oírr, Oileán Árainn (Aran Islands), Co. Galway

KERRY
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Tralee, Co. Kerry
University of Montana 4-credit Irish Language Courses, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry

WATERFORD – New courses available!
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 2020 Gaeltacht Summer Awards has been extended to 4pm on 14 April 2020.