Wicklow County Council and Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership have now opened the application process for the Third level Katie Taylor bursary award for 2022.
The Katie Taylor Bursary is a third level award to support students who excel at sport to complete their college education.
The award of €1,500 per year of college, to a maximum of four years is open to college students now entering first year of third level. Students are not required to study a sports related course, but will need to demonstrate their involvement and commitment to sport.
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, CllrTommy Annesley, acknowledged the “support a bursary of €6,000 over the course of a college education can give to students, especially in the current financial climate”.
Mr Brian Gleeson, Chief Executive, Wicklow County Council, encouraged students to apply for the bursary and commended the high quality athletes that have been past recipients of the award.
Further guidelines and the application form can be downloaded below. Closing date for applications has been extended to Friday, November 4th, 2022.
Guidelines and application forms: