Scholarships 2026 – Applications open March 2026
Na Píobairí Uilleann will award eight piping scholarships for 2026. Applications are open from Thursday 5th March 2026 until 5pm Wednesday 29th April 2026 (all times IST/GMT+1).
Na Píobairí Uilleann would like to thank theSession.org for their support of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s 2026 Scholarships.
Successful applicants can use their scholarship to attend piping classes at any of the following summer schools:
- Willie Clancy Summer School – Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
- South Sligo Summer School – Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
- Joe Mooney Summer School – Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim
- Scoil Acla – Achill Island, Co. Mayo
- Ceol na Coille – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
- Catskills Irish Arts Week – East Durham, N.Y. USA
- Belfast Tradfest Summer School – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Applications must be supported by recordings of solo piping by the applicant. See application form for terms and conditions. Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 29th April 2026.
Once applications open, the application form will be available here. For more information relating to Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Scholarships, please Contact Us.