Supporting Passion for Irish Culture – One Scholarship at a Time
We are proud to launch our pilot scholarship to help dedicated Irish dancers attend the CLRG National competition. This is the first of many scholarships we hope to offer in support of Irish dance, music, sport, and language.
About the Scholarship
CLRG Nationals Scholarship – Pilot Program
For the Love of Ireland is offering $500 scholarships to support dancers in offsetting the cost of attending the CLRG National competition. We recognize the dedication, discipline, and cultural pride required to compete at this level and want to help make this opportunity more financially accessible.
This scholarship is part of a pilot initiative, with plans to expand into additional programs supporting Irish sports, language, and music in the near future.
Essay Submission Guidelines
To apply for the CLRG Nationals Scholarship, dancers must submit a personal essay that shares their dedication to Irish dance and what competing at the CLRG National Championships means to them.
What to Include:
Your personal journey in Irish dance
What attending the CLRG Nationals represents for you
How this scholarship would support your ability to participate
Submission Requirements:
Length: 500–750 words
Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, submitted as a PDF or Google Doc.
Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
Winners will be notified via email by June 1, 2025.