Scholarship
The Gaelic Books Council Scholarship
Gaelic Books Council
Award
GBP 11.5K–11.5K ≈ €13.5K
Closing date
Closed
Location
GB, IE
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Gaelic Books Council offers a full scholarship for the University of Stirling MLitt Publishing Studies for the academic year 2025-26, awarded to a student with fluent written and spoken Scottish Gaelic. The scholarship includes placement opportunities in the Gaelic publishing industry and requires the student to complete a dissertation or digital project on a topic relevant to the Gaelic publishing industry. The scholarship covers Home/EU course fees (£9,500 in 2025-26) and a travel and subsistence bursary of up to £2,000. This is a full-year course beginning on 22 September 2025, taught in person on the University of Stirling campus. The award may be combined with other awards, including merit scholarships or University of Stirling graduate discounts.
12 - 13 mo
1 award
1 week after interview
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇮🇪 Ireland
Residency
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇮🇪 Ireland
Project Locations
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Priority Groups
indigenous
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
cv · cover_letter · references · writing_sample
Review process
Full application to MLitt Publishing Studies program, plus additional personal statement in Gaelic. Shortlisted applicants invited for interview with portion conducted in Gaelic.
Additional benefits
- training
Restrictions
- reporting_requirements