Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme 2025
Easter 2025: Second Year Students
Mayo County Council is offering two full scholarships for Mayo students currently in second year to attend the following Easter Gaeltacht course:
Cúrsa Cásca, Coláiste Acla
Dates: 21/04/25 - 26/04/25
Further course information is available at www.colaisteacla.com. Parents and students are encouraged to visit the course provider website before applying to ensure the college is a good fit for their needs and interests.
Terms and Conditions
- Students resident in Mayo or attending school in Mayo may apply. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof they meet this condition.
- Courses are only open to the specific year groups mentioned. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their school year.
- Students with very basic to advanced levels of Irish are welcome to apply.
- All matters relating to students' welfare while attending the course will remain the responsibility of the Gaeltacht college in question.
- Please note that many course activities are based on water sports. Students do not need to be able to swim but should be comfortable in the water.
- The scholarship recipients will be chosen from the eligible applications by means of draw. Mayo County Council will make contact with the successful applicants in late February. A notice will be placed on our website confirming the draw has taken place.
- Scholarships are non-transferable.
- Only one application per student will be accepted. Multiple entries will disqualify.
- If applying on behalf of more than one student (eg siblings) please complete separate forms.
- Previous scholarship recipients are ineligible to apply.
- Successful applicants will be required to attend a scholarship presentation, which will include photography.
How to apply
Parents or guardians can fill out the online application form available at the following link. Please make sure to carefully read the instructions and terms on this page before beginning your application. One question on the form is to be answered by the student.
Easter Scholarship 2025 - Second Year Students
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Thursday February 20th 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please contact gaeilge@mayococo.ie if you have any questions. Go n-éirí leat!
Summer 2025: 3rd, 4th and 5th year students
Details of these scholarships will be published in the coming weeks.