The Billy Briggs Memorial Scholarship program provides a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity for students, ages 15-17 who are interested in exploring, enhancing, and celebrating their Irish culture. It is designed to educate students in the Irish Language and Culture through a three-week program that is held each summer at the Colaiste Gael Linn Irish Cultural College in County Donegal.

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“Irish Billy” Briggs was the owner of Tir na nOg, Hamilton Avenue’s resident Irish pub, and a founding member of the Trenton St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians - Joe Cahill Division 10. Billy had a great passion for Ireland and its people. Billy passed away in 2008 and the scholarship was developed to continue spreading the Irish culture to local students in his memory.

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The Billy Briggs Memorial Scholarship Committee is now headed by Michaela McFadden-McCabe and Lauren Tracey-Moreland who share the honor of being awardees themselves! Although fifteen years have passed since their scholarships, Michaela and Lauren still talk with excitement when discussing the Scholarship program.

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To apply for the Billy Briggs Memorial Scholarship simply download the 2026 letter and application form when released.

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2026 Forms Coming This Fall

Scholarship Letter: Download

Scholarship Application: Download

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For more information on the Billy Briggs Memorial Scholarship:

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Email: scholarship@aohdiv10.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billybriggsmemorialscholarship/

Three Pint Challenge Scholarship Run: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Three-Pint-Challenge-Scholarship-Run