Wicklow County Council and Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership have opened the application process for the Third level Katie Taylor bursary award for 2024/25.
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 students who live in Wicklow that are now entering first year of third level education. Students are not required to study a sports related course, but will need to demonstrate their involvement, commitment, and achievements in sport.
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Paul O’Brien said ‘this bursary outlines the commitment of Wicklow County Council to support our young athlete to achieve their potential’.
Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O’Gorman, commended the high-quality athletes that have been past recipients of the award and encouraged young athletes in Wicklow to apply for the 2024/25 bursary.
Further guidelines and the application form can be downloaded from the Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership website at www.wicklowlsp.ie and any queries can be directed to wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie.
Closing date for applications is Thursday the 31st of October.
Download Bursary Guidelines here: Katie Taylor Guidelines 2024.25
Download Terms & Conditions here: Terms and Conditions 2024.25
Download Application Form here: Katie Taylor Bursary Application Form 2024-25
Please note that you must be currently enrolled in first year of third level education. Applications from current 6th year secondary school students will not be accepted in this cycle.