AOH Scholarship Opportunities
The National Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians offers several opportunities for the
children and grandchildren of its members. Information on two of their Scholarship Programs is
noted here. Your National Board strongly encourages you to take advantage of these scholarship
awards.
The AOH Irish Way Scholarship:
In 1990 the AOH National Board established an Irish Way Scholarship. A $1,000 Scholarship is
awarded annually to a member, the son, grandson, daughter, or granddaughter of a member of
the AOH. The Scholarship applications are judged by the Irish American Cultural Institute which
is based in New Jersey.
The Irish Way Program is a nationally renowned summer study-abroad program that has
educated over 4,000 American high school students since its’ inception in 1975. Each summer
approximately American students take part in this unique cultural and educational experience
that is supervised by the Irish American Cultural Institute, (IACI)
The Irish Way is truly a lesson in international citizenship. The IACI founded this program on
the belief that fostering an appreciation of other cultures is an important part of an individual’s
development. Students grow to understand the rich heritage and tradition of Ireland, while also
experiencing the country’s distinct culture face-to-face. The Irish Way is a personal discovery
and an experience of a lifetime.
The dates for the 2024 Irish Way Program for next summer will be June 30th – July 24, 2024. If
you are interested in applying for the 2024 program, it is important to send in an application as
soon as possible. You can CLICK HERE, to apply online.
You may view the Irish Way Website, by clicking on this link. https://Irishway.org/abouttheIrishway
You may also request an application for this program and scholarship, by contacting the Irish
American Cultural Institute directly.
Irish American Cultural Institute
Post Office Box 1716 Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone: 973 605 1991
E-mail: Cbuck@iaci-usa.org
Or you may contact our National Chairman at williamjsullivan@verizon.net
AOH National Board Study Abroad Scholarship:
The National Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians has established two (2) annual $2,000 Junior Year Abroad Scholarships for a member, the son or daughter of an AOH member in good
standing, who is attending an accredited college or university in the United States, and who has
been accepted at an accredited college/university in Ireland, that is recognized by the institution
that he/she attends.
Should not enough applications for the Junior Year Abroad Scholarship be realized, then $1000
Scholarships for Semester Abroad Programs or $2,000/1,000 master’s degree in Irish Studies
Abroad Scholarships will be considered and granted when appropriate. All scholarship
applications are judged by an independent and impartial panel. The decisions of this panel are
final. An application for this scholarship is available on this web page.
Here are some websites that you might find helpful as you prepare to explore about your study
abroad experience. These websites are for informational purposes only. Please click on the links
below for more information.
https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarshipsaid
https://www.studyabroad.com/in-ireland
https://www.gooverseas.com/study-abroad/ireland
https://www.aifsabroad.com/ireland/
https://www.studyabroad101.com/countries/ireland
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/ireland
https://www.educationinireland.com/en/What-can-I-study-/Study-Abroad
https://www.educationinireland.com/en/How-Do-I-Apply-/Tuition-Costs-Scholarships/Scholarships
https://www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/Undergraduate/goi.php
http://www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/feesfinance/internationalscholarships/
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/country/ireland.htm
Need more information on either of these Scholarship Programs?
Please contact our National Chairman, William J. Sullivan at: williamjsullivan@verizon.net
A Scholarship Request Form is also available 2024_AOH_Scholarship_Application_Request_Form.