Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026
Results will be announced on 1 March 2026
How to enter
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or less at the commencement of the festival in May 2026.
- If the applicant is under 18 years old at the time of submission, you must provide contact details of a parent or legal guardian to confirm permission to be considered and attend. If permission is not confirmed by the festival committee, the application will not be processed and all personal information provided will be deleted.
Application Must Include
- A Personal Statement of no more than 200 words explaining your musical journey to this point and describing why attending the festival will benefit you.
- A recording of you playing your instrument solo or singing unaccompanied.
You will be able to upload both of these required items by following the application form.
If you have any questions please contact the festival at uilleanncymru@gmail.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Terms & Conditions
- It will be the responsibility of the successful applicant to arrange their own travel and accommodation to Ferryside, Wales.
- Any successful applicant who is under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the festival.
- Any applicant under age 18 at the time of submission must provide contact details of a parent or legal guardian to confirm permission to be considered and attend. If such permission is not provided and confirmed by the festival committee, the application will not be processed and all personal information provided will be deleted.
- The scholarship will be awarded strictly on ability and on perceived potential of the applicant to derive most benefit from tuition at the festival. The decision of the review committee shall be final.
- The scholarship winner may be asked to perform publicly, at a concert or recital (but is free to decline).
- Gŵyl Uilleann Glanyfferi will award the money to the winner of the scholarship upon arrival at the festival and not before.
- Neither Pibyddion Uilleann Cymru nor Gŵyl Uilleann Glanyfferi shall have any liability for any loss or injury which may occur to the scholarship recipient or to his/her parent or guardian, who will attend the festival entirely at their own risk.
- The recipient of a 2025 scholarship will not be eligible to receive a further scholarship within the next three years.
- Your personal information will not be shared with external third parties by either Pibyddion Uilleann Cymru or Gŵyl Uilleann Glanyfferi.