We are glad to announce that the ‘Jerry King Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme for children of Fórsa members’ is now open for 2025. This year the scheme has been named in loving memory of Jerry King former President of IMPACT.
They 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.
The grant scheme is open to children of Fórsa members, who are aged between 11 years and 18 years of age on 1st July 2024. 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.
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.
Application form:
List of last year’s winners:
About Jerry King
President of IMPACT from 2014-2016, Jerry King sadly left us in April 2022. A proud library worker and deeply committed trade unionist. The Fórsa Gaeltacht scholarship scheme was named in recognition of his long service to the union and his desire to see us all fulfill our potential through education.
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