Grant available to fund Irish language study in Ireland

The IU Institute for European Studies (EURO) is announcing a grant opportunity for IU students pursuing Irish language learning in the Summer 2025 term. Through a partnership with the Fulbright Commission in Ireland, EURO is offering up to $5,000 to support student travel to Ireland for language study. 

Application materials:

• Statement of Purpose (500-600 words) about your academic and/or professional trajectory and goals and why Irish language acquisition is important to you.
• CV or resume 
• Information on the intended language program.
• Approximate budget, including the costs of the language program, travel, and accommodations.
• Other forms of confirmed or anticipated funding.

The following language programs are eligible for study, though students may propose other programs for consideration:

• University of Galway International Students Language Summer Course. 
• Oideas Gael’s week-long & weekend language courses.
• Gael linn: Course A: 22^nd June- 28^th June 2025. 

Application deadline: Friday, January 31^st at 5pm EST

Please submit all materials to IU Irish Studies (gaeilge@iu.edu) for consideration. Questions may be directed to EURO’s associate director, Colton Ames (colames@iu.edu).