In 2010 musician, singer and composer Paul Brady made available a number of bursaries to the tune of €680 which have continued for Blas 2012. Blas is offering bursaries to attend this year’s summer school at the University of Limerick.
About:
The value of each bursary (€680) covers tuition only for the 2 weeks of the programme. This includes lectures, workshops, assessment and attendance at all concerts. Travel arrangements and accommodation (if required) are the responsibility of the applicant. Details for the extra costs for the week which include accommodation & food are available on the website on the ‘Accommodation Fees’ page.
This is open for application from candidates who satisfy the criteria set out below. The Conditions of the Scheme are:
- Applicants must be of Irish Residency/hold an Irish passport.
- Payment of the bursary will be made directly to the Blás International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance.
- Applicants must be age 16 years or over. (If under 18 years, written permission of parent/guardian to attend must be submitted at application stage)
Applications should be made in writing (using the application form) by Friday 2nd March 2012 to The Director of the Blas International Summer School, Ernestine Healy. Please see the application form & information sheet for further details.
Download the application form here:
Paul Brady Bursary Application Form (Word document)
