The Marie Duffy Foundation was established at the University of Limerick. It is intended to assist and support aspiring dancers, musicians, and choreographers. It aims to support Irish Dance through the students it supports. The annual award will go a final year dance student. The student must be pursuing a BA Irish Music and Dance Degree. The award is valued at €1,000.
The applicant must be attending University of Limerick. The applicant must be in the BA Irish Music and Dance program. The student must be in their final year.