There are various opportunities for scholarships and internships in the fields of Irish Studies.

Scholarships/Awards

Thomas and Anne Hughes McLoughlin Fellowships
The Institute of Irish Studies is pleased to announce that, thanks to the generosity of William J. McLoughlin, FCRH '58, it has awarded two summer fellowships of $5,000 each for research on a subject in Irish or Irish-American history. Both graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Fordham University were eligible to apply. Fellows are expected to prepare a paper for publication and present their research at seminar hosted by the Institute of Irish Studies in the fall semester of 2008.

The fellowships will be awarded to:

Ann Kaiser, a sophomore at Fordham College Rose Hill, who will undertake research on asylum seekers in contemporary Ireland.

John Lash, a PhD student in Early Modern Irish History will carry on research on his dissertation on “surrender and regrant,” the misunderstood process whereby Henry VIII sought to bring to submission Irish lords.

We congratulate these students and look forward very much to showcasing their efforts next fall.  And we deeply thank William McLoughlin for this generous encouragement to young scholars.

Institute of Irish Studies / Institiúid na Léinn Éireannaigh
Irish Language Scholarship
Summer 2008
The Institute of Irish Studies, Fordham University, in conjunction with the Irish government (the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs), is pleased to offer scholarships to two Fordham students for the study the Irish language in Ireland at the National University of Ireland, Galway in Summer 2008. Students will have the unique opportunity to study at the University's Irish Language Centre (Árus Mháirtín Uí Chadhain) in An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe) in Connemara, Co. Galway. Apart from being a region renown for its great physical beauty, Connemara is one of Ireland's largest and most vibrant Gaeltachtaí (Irish speaking districts) and is endowed with a rich folk tradition. The village of An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht offers the ideal location for learning Irish in its natural environment. The course, worth 6 credits, will run from the 18th July to the 15th August 2008, and is available at various levels: complete beginners, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Each level will include:

• Daily intensive academic instruction in spoken and written Irish by NUI, Galway professors.
• Special classes in traditional Irish singing and dancing.
• Introductory lectures on relevant topics including Irish History, Literature, Folklore and Society.

Accommodation will be provided in modern private houses with Irish-speaking families living near Árus Mháirtín Uí Chadhain and the village of An Cheathrú Rua.

The Irish language Scholarship covers the cost of tuition in Árus Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, accommodation, and a contribution to a flight to Ireland and other expenses. The total scholarship is valued at $4,250 (approximately €3,000) per student. The scholarship is open to all Fordham students registered at the time of application.

How to apply:
Students must complete the Irish Language Scholarship Application form, available from the Institute of Irish Studies or Professor Maginn, room 913a, Lincoln Centre Campus. It can be requested electronically by emailing maginn@fordham.edu. All applications, however, must be completed manually and returned to Professor Maginn as hardcopy.

As well as the application form, students must submit a Curriculum Vitae and a 500 word essay (see below) detailing why they should be awarded the scholarship.

Institute of Irish Studies Essay Competition
The Institute of Irish Studies maintains an essay competition, in which a cash prize of $100 is awarded each year to the strongest academic paper submitted by an undergraduate on a subject pertaining to Irish Studies.

Contact our office for submission guidelines and the deadline.

George J. Mitchell Scholarship
The US-Ireland Alliance offers scholarships for one year of post-graduate study in any university in the Republic or Northern Ireland. The award covers fees at the University, housing, and provides a living stipend and travel stipend. Mitchell Scholars have numerous opportunities to meet prominent politicians from Ireland and learn more about the culture.

Click here for more information on the Mitchell Scholarship.

Or contact the Prestigious Fellowships Office

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The United States Government established the Fulbright Scholarship in 1946 immediately after World War II to create goodwill between nations by fostering educational and cultural exchange. Students wishing to pursue post-graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland can apply for a Fulbright to these locations.

Named in honor of Senator J. William Fulbright who sponsored the legislation, the Fulbright Scholarship seeks students who propose a year long research project in a foreign nation.

Duration of Fellowship: one year

Amount of Fellowship: Determined by the type of Fulbright grant

1. Comprehensive: The grant provides round-trip transportation, books and research stipend, health and accident insurance, language/orientation course (where necessary), living expenses (based on country), tuition (where necessary).
   
   
2. Teaching: This grant offers candidates the opportunity to teach English language and conversation in areas of foreign countries where there is a lack of English language instruction. A comprehensive listing of countries that are available can be found on the Fulbright website. These grants vary in amount depending on the country, but are similar to the Comprehensive award.
   
   
3. Business: Like the Teaching Fulbright, these grants offer candidates the opportunity to practice business in certain foreign countries. A comprehensive listing of countries that are available can be found on the Fulbright website.

Are you eligible?

 Do you have a solid GPA?
 Are you a U.S. citizen?
 Do you have a proven background in the area of your proposal?
Are you a senior, an alumnus/a, or a graduate student?

What is the deadline?
September 21

For more information, visit the website of the Fulbright Program.

The IACI/NUI- Visiting Fellowship
The IACI/NUI- Visiting Fellowship in Irish Studies is made possible by joint funding from the Irish American Cultural Institute and the National University of Ireland.

The Fellowship is granted to an Irish studies scholar, typically a resident of the United States, and provides a semester (4 months or more) at the National University of Ireland-Galway. The Fellowship includes a stipend of $13,000, transatlantic transportation, office accommodations, and visiting faculty status.

Applications for the IACI / NUI-G Fellowship are accepted at anytime. Applications should be sent to the Irish American Cultural Institute. The deadline is December 31st of the year preceding the desired Fellowship year.

For more information, please visit the website of the IACI/NUI.

Internships

There are a number of organizations, political branches, and academic or literary societies in New York that focus on Ireland. It may be possible to arrange internships with these organizations in order to fulfill credits towards an Irish Studies minor. These internships would be arranged by students in conjunction with the office.

Work in Ireland Opportunities
USIT, Ireland’s Student Travel provider, currently offers a program through which American students can arrange visa availability to work in Ireland for up to 4 months.

For more information, visit the USIT wesbite.