The closing date for applications to the 'Jerry King Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme for children of Fórsa members' for 2025 is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to avail of financial assistance in sending your child to Gaeltacht courses. 

Applications are open for children of Fórsa members, who are aged between 11 years and 18 years on 1st July 2025. Children who received a grant last year will not be eligible to receive a grant again this year. This is to ensure as many children as possible benefit from the scheme.

The scheme will provide 80 grants of €150 each to assist children of Fórsa members attending residential Irish language courses in Gaeltacht areas next summer. While a further 40 grants of €70 are will be provided to assist children to attend day-only Irish language courses held outside Gaeltacht areas.

If you wish to apply you can download the application form here.

Applications must be returned by 5pm Friday October 18th, 2024. Forms can be submitted by email to gaeltacht@forsa.ie, or by post to Fórsa Head Office to the following address: 

General Services Committee,
Gaeltacht Scheme,
Fórsa,
Nerney’s Court,
Dublin 1,
D01 R2C5

Only one application per child is permitted. Multiple applications for the same child will not be considered.

Any queries can be sent to gaeltacht@forsa.ie.

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