The following Criteria applies:
You are a registered member of Clara GAA and or Clara LGFA
You have applied for a full-time undergraduate course via the CAO process or are pursuing an apprenticeship designated by SOLAS and within the scope of the Statutory Apprenticeship system.
Academic performance will be relevant and reviewed as part of the application process
Contribution to your club and wider community will also be considered
The John Buckley scholarship is open to students completing their leaving cert in 2023.
Expression of Interest
The application form is available below
Only applications returned on the above medium will be accepted
Under NO circumstances will late applications be accepted
Applicants may be required to interview with members of the selection committee
Closing date: 01/09/2023
Selection process and payment
An independent committee will be chosen to review applications and make final selections
Clara GAA or Clara LGFA committees will not be involved in the selection process
Successful applicants may be asked to promote the scholarship in the future and images used on any and all media platforms
Payment will be made directly to the chosen applicants & not to any other individual or institution
Fundraising/ Terms & Conditions
10 volunteers ran a half marathon on the 21st of May 2022 in Glendalough Co Wicklow in order to raise money for the scholarships
All monies raised is for the scholarships and not for the benefit of any other club/individual associated or connected with this initiative.
All additional monies raised will go towards scholarships for students in future years
A maximum of 4 scholarships at €1000 each will be provided to students in the class of 2023
The undergraduate scholarships are subject to monies raised by this fundraiser.
Scholarship review
We will undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the scholarship programme at the end of year one. This will inform the future direction of the scholarship programme.
GDPR
All personal data provided as part of the application process may be retained for a period of time after the closing date of the application but used only for the purposes outlined above.