Celebrate Your Irish Heritage While Advancing Your Academic Journey
Scholarship Details
Host Country United States of America
Location Connecticut
Scholarship Provider Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee
Scholarship Name Celtic Scholars Scholarship
Award Value Two Thousand Five Hundred US Dollars
Number of Awards Two Scholarships Available
Application Deadline January 2 2027
Study Level High School Seniors and Undergraduate Students
About the Scholarship
The Celtic Scholars Scholarship is dedicated to honoring and supporting Irish and Irish American students in Central Connecticut It promotes academic excellence while celebrating Irish culture and community traditions The scholarship is closely associated with regional cultural events including the Greater Hartford St Patrick’s Day Parade offering students a chance to stay engaged with their cultural identity
Benefits
Financial award of two thousand five hundred dollars
Recognition within the Irish American community
Opportunities to participate in cultural celebrations and community events
Networking opportunities within cultural and academic communities
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be residents of Connecticut
Applicants must be of Irish descent
Applicants must be between seventeen and twenty two years of age
Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate students
Applicants must be available to attend the Parade Mass
Applicants must be able to participate in the Greater Hartford St Patrick’s Day Parade
Eligible Applicants
Open to domestic students in the United States who meet the residency and heritage requirements