Scholarships 2026 – Applications open March 2026
Na Píobairí Uilleann will award ten 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 (4th – 12th July)
- South Sligo Summer School – Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (12th-18th July)
- Joe Mooney Summer School – Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim (18th – 25th July)
- Scoil Acla – Achill Island, Co. Mayo (26th July – 1st August)
- Ceol na Coille – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (13th – 17th July)
- Catskills Irish Arts Week – East Durham, N.Y. USA (13th – 18th July)
- Belfast Tradfest Summer School – Belfast, Northern Ireland (26th July – 2nd August)
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.
Access the application form here. For more information relating to Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Scholarships, please Contact Us.