The Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its Margaret Arnold Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.ir
About The Arts Council Margaret Arnold Award
The Margaret Arnold Award provides up to €10,000 to support advanced Master’s-level postgraduate study in music or opera performance.
Benefits of The Arts Council Margaret Arnold Award
- You can apply for any amount up to €10,000. You cannot apply for any amounts above €10,000.
The Arts Council Margaret Arnold Award Requirements
The Margaret Arnold Award is being offered to facilitate high-level development and training for instrumentalists and singers.
The award is open to instrumentalists and singers in the fields of music and/or opera who:
- Will have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent) degree in music by 1 October 2026.
- Have been accepted to a Master’s degree programme at NFQ Level 9 (or international equivalent) in music and/or opera performance.
Who cannot apply
We will not be able to accept your application if you:
- Are an organisation
- Are requesting support towards fees and associated costs for unaccredited courses
- Have not successfully completed an undergraduate degree by 1 October 2026
- Are not resident in the Republic of Ireland.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
26 March, 2026
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