Teachers

BT ACCOMMODATION GRANT SCHEME

The €50,000/ £45,000 accommodation grant scheme, which was first introduced in 2006, will again be available this year.

The scheme is designed to help with the accommodation costs incurred by students from schools that have to travel considerable distances to compete in the event at the RDS in Dublin. These costs can prove to be an obstacle to many and can be the real reason why some students do not enter a project into the competition.

In recognition of this BT created a grant scheme under which schools can apply for assistance towards accommodation costs incurred if they have to stay overnight in Dublin. This grant scheme underlines BT’s commitment to making the Exhibition accessible to schools from across all parts of Ireland. Schools eligible for a grant may be awarded either €100/£90 for an individual entry or €200/£180 for a group entry, subject to a maximum grant of €1,000/ £900 per school and other applicable terms.

In order to be eligible, a school must be located in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland and be 70 kilometres / 44 miles or more from the RDS Showgrounds, Ballsbridge in Dublin 4, as measured in accordance with the service on: www.aaireland.ie/routes. For full terms and conditions see the Rules page.

To be considered for the grant scheme please ensure you check the appropriate box on your teacher assessment form.