U.S. Gaeltacht Awards

Grant Information

The grant (maximum value €2,395.00) 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:

• US citizens or naturalised US 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. Drew University, NJ
   4. Elms College, Chicopee, MA
   5. Lehman College, CUNY
   6. New York University, NY
   7. University of Connecticut, CT
   8. The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
   9. University of Notre Dame, Indiana
   10. University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
   11. University of St. Thomas, Texas
   12. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
   13. Villanova University, PA
   14. Idaho State University, Idaho
   15. Davidson Community College, NC

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?

If you meet the criteria and wish to apply, it is important to note that you must register online before starting your application.

To apply, please REGISTER YOU INTEREST HERE.

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

OR

If you are enrolled in one of the 15 schools listed in the 'Grant Information' tab, please apply directly to your Irish language professor/Fulbright FLTA. This application will be conducted internally in the school.

Note: All applicants must also secure admission to one of the Irish Language Courses listed below separately to this award application.

If you are successful, your final registration and payment of your tuition and accommodation costs will be paid directly by the Commission to your Gaeltacht institution. Travel to/from Ireland will not be covered by the Commission.

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

WATERFORD – New courses available!
Coláiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge

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

Deadline

The application period for 2019 Gaeltacht Summer Awards is now closed. The 2020 application period will open in February 2020.