Who can apply for the Féilte Bursary Scheme 2025?
Any registered teacher can apply on behalf of a lead school in the Republic of Ireland. However, the principal of the lead school must consent to the application.
How much can I apply for?
Applications involving two or more schools can apply for €2,000.
Applications involving three or more schools can apply for €2,000 or €5,000.
Who will provide the scoring of my application?
The scoring of the applications will be done by an independent panel, appointed by the Director of the Teaching Council.
I was awarded the Féilte Bursary Scheme in 2024. Can I apply again?
Yes. Recipients of the Féilte Bursary Scheme 2024 are welcomed to apply again.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 31 October 2025.
When will I know the outcome of my application?
Applicants will be notified via email on mid January 2026.
I work in a school, but I am not a registered teacher. Can I apply for the Féilte Bursary Scheme?
No. You must be a registered teacher to apply.
My school is part of an ETB. How will I receive the funds?
Payment of the bursary will be made to the ETB bank account.
We advise you to contact your ETB in advance to organise the transfer of funds and gather the necessary information.
Where can I get more information about the Féilte Bursary Scheme?
You can find more information about the Féilte Bursary Scheme in the Féilte 2025 Hub and on our social media accounts.
If you require further assistance, you can reach out to us at feilte@teachingcouncil.ie.
How many schools can collaborate in one application?
A minimum of two schools is required to collaborate to apply for €2,000 and a minimum of three schools are required to collaborate to apply for €5,000.
There is no limit to the number of collaborating schools.
Another teacher has submitted an application for the same lead school. What happens in this case?
Only the first valid application received by the Teaching Council will be considered for assessment.
Can students be involved in the project I am applying for?
The Féilte Bursary is designed to enhance teacher professional learning. The chosen activities must focus on teacher professional learning, rather than outcomes for pupils or students.
My application was unsuccessful. Can I submit an appeal?
Yes, appeals can be made in writing within 7 days of receiving the outcome and sent to feilte@teachingcouncil.ie.
My project is in receipt of funding from another bursary scheme/grant. Can I apply for the Féilte Bursary Scheme?
Projects that are in receipt of funding from another bursary scheme/grant are not eligible for funding under the Féilte bursary scheme.