Emerging Talent Bursary Scheme 2026

NOTE: If the applicant is under 18 years a parent or guardian must complete the application form.

Details

Applicant Full Name*:

Date of Birth*:

Permanent Address*:

Term Address (if applicable):

Email Address*:

Mobile Number*:

Name of current School/College/Institution*:

Name of Club*:

Please provide detail of your sporting achievements to date*:

Please outline your planned sports activities and competitions for 2026*:

Please outline any sponsorships (Name of sponsor and value):

Please provide a detailed breakdown of costs for which bursary is sought

Item 1*:

Cost of Item 1 €*:

Item 2:

Cost of Item 2 €:

Item 3:

Cost of Item 3 €:

Item 4:

Cost of Item 4 €:

Item 5:

Cost of Item 5 €:

Please outline your connection to the South Dublin County Council administrative area e.g. length of time you have resided here currently/previously, school/university attended etc*:

Please include a personal statement and any other information you believe is relevant to support your application*:

Please include a reference from your National Governing Body (to be attached here) *:

If you have any additional information you'd like to provide, please upload it here:

Parent / Legal Guardian Name (if applicant is under 18):

Parent / Legal Guardian Mobile Number (if applicant is under 18):

Declaration

I have read the information regarding the criteria for the Emerging Bursary Scheme, and I understand the conditions of the funding.*

I hereby declare that the information supplied on this application is accurate and complete. I understand that all the information provided will be retained by South Dublin County Council and may be made available to other departments within the Council, as deemed appropriate. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council.

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