Background Information:

• The John Buckley Scholarship is open to students that completed their Leaving Cert in 2025.

• For 2025, all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will receive a scholarship award. Unlike previous years, there will be no set number of recipients. Instead, the total scholarship fund of €3,000 will be divided equally among successful applicants, with no individual award exceeding €1,000

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 that completed their leaving cert in 2025.

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

• Closing date:  29/08/2025

Selection process and payment:

• An independent committee will be chosen to review applications and confirm eligibility.

• All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will receive a scholarship award.

• The total scholarship fund of €3,000 will be divided equally among successful applicants, with no individual award exceeding €1,000.

• Successful applicants may be asked to promote the scholarship in the future, and images may be used on any and all media platforms.

• Payment will be made directly to the chosen applicants and not to any other individual or institution

Fundraising/ Terms & Conditions:

• Initial funds of €12,000, raised in 2022, have been used to provide scholarships over the past three years.

• From 2025 onward, the scholarship is being funded through a partnership between Clara GAA and Clara LGFA.

• All monies raised or provided are solely for the scholarships and not for the benefit of any other club, individual, or organisation.

• The number and value of scholarships each year will depend on the funds available, with individual awards capped at €1,000. 

Scholarship review:

• We will undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the scholarship programme at the end of year four. 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. 

• Data will be handled in line with GDPR requirements and will not be shared with any unauthorised parties.