Irish Language Bursary Scheme

Omagh District Council invites applications for a number of Bursaries aimed at promoting proficiency in the Irish Language.

The Bursaries will take the form of part scholarships to a recognised SUMMER COURSE in a Gaeltacht area during 2012:-

 
 

12-14 Years:                                       8 Bursaries     @        £150 each      

14-16 Years:                                       4 Bursaries     @        £150 each

16-18 Years:                                       2 Bursaries     @        £150 each

Adult                                                   4 Bursaries     @        £150 each

1 Family                                             1Bursary        @        £300 each

(2 Adults & 2 Children - who must be at least Primary School Age)

Individual Assessments will be conducted through an informal conversation of approximately 5 minutes duration.

THE BURSARY SCHEME IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA ONLY .

Applications will not be accepted from anyone who was awarded a Bursary in 2011.

(In the Adult and Family Section the Bursary will only be granted a maximum of two times to any Adult or Family).

Application forms are available from the Arts and Tourism Department, Omagh District Council, The Grange, Mountjoy Road, OMAGH, Co Tyrone.  BT79 7BL.  Tel:  028 82 245321, Ext. 310 or 309, Text Phone: 028 82 256216, Fax 028 82243888 or alternatively can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

Completed SIGNED Application Forms to be returned to the Arts and Tourism Department not later than 5pm on Friday, 10th February 2012.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IRISH LANGUAGE BURSARY APPLICATION FORM