1916 Bursary
The 1916 Bursary is a financial award to encourage the participation and success of students from sections of society that are significantly under-represented in higher education.
Funding and College Application
Need helping sorting out funding for your college fees? In this section we look at the range of financial supports for students and also where to apply for them.
We look at maintenance grants, applying to Student Universal Support Ireland aka SUSI, and funding for mature students. In addition, we examine financial supports disabled students, scholarships and anything and everything to do with financing your studies.
Bridging the Gap Programme
Central Bank of Ireland's Bridging the Gap Programme, in partnership with Rathmines College, is designed to support motivated individuals to advance their education while participating in a paid work placement.
1916 Bursary Fund 2021
The 1916 Bursary Fund is a targeted funding scheme established by the Department of Education and Skills to support the implementation of the National Plan for Equity of Access to…
Uversity Scholarships for Mature Students
Uversity are holding an information session for Uversity Scholarships on Wed, 14 April 2021 from 13:00 – 14:00. Find out all you need to know about Uversity Scholarships for mature…
Review of the Student Grant Scheme
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced Government approval to conduct a review of the Student Grant Scheme administered by SUSI. The…
NUI Galway Jobs Stimulus Courses
NUI Galway Jobs Stimulus Courses: NUI Galway is offering a range of subsidised upskilling and training opportunities funded by the Government’s Jobs Stimulus initiative. The courses, which have 90% or…
€8.24 Million in Grants for 95 Enterprise Centres
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, has announced €8.24 million in grants for 95 Enterprise Centres around the country under Enterprise Ireland’s Enterprise Centres…
Griffith College Offering Free and 90% Funded postgraduate and Short Courses.
Griffith College is currently taking applications for a number of free and 90% funded postgraduate and short courses. The courses are industry focused and an ideal way to grow and…
National Forum Funding Call for Networks and Discipline Groups Across Irish Higher Education
National Forum Funding Call: A new funding call has just been announced by the National Forum, open to national networks and discipline groups across the sector. Networks and discipline groups…
Waterford Institute of Technology President’s Scholarship
Waterford Institute of Technology President’s Scholarship: The Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) President’s Scholarship programme encourages and rewards inspiring people who demonstrate a capacity to shape a better society. WIT…
14,000 Free and Subsidised Higher Education Places
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has announced over €30 million in free and subsidised higher education places under the Jobs Stimulus package to help…
Once-off COVID-19 Contingency Fund for Access Services for Vulnerable Students from Target Groups
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Friday, October 16th) announced a once-off COVID-19 contingency fund of €1.9m to support the delivery…
Irish Research Council New Foundations Scheme 2020
The Irish Research Council New Foundations scheme supports eligible researchers who intend to pursue research, networking and/or dissemination activities within and across the diversity of disciplines. This scheme provides support…
Applications Are Now Open For The 1916 Bursary Fund For The South Cluster Of Higher Education Institutions
Applications are now open for the 1916 Bursary Fund for the South Cluster of higher education institutions for the 2020/2021 academic year. What is the 1916 Bursary Fund? The 1916…
CIT to Provide Funded Course Places To Address Industry Skills Needs
Under the 2020 Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiatives, Cork Institute of Technology has secured in excess of €4.5M to provide almost 800 course places for those who are seeking to…
Rob Saunders Rugby Scholarship at QUB
Rugby players, are you heading to college this September? The deadline for the Rob Saunders Rugby Scholarship for QUB is fast approaching. Make sure you apply online before 16th August…
TU Dublin Green REIT Scholarship
The aim of the Green REIT Scholarship at TU Dublin is to provide financial assistance to passionate and motivated students who will make their mark on the construction sector. Students…
Demand for SUSI student grants expected to be high
From Monday, 3 April 2017 the SUSI student grants reopens. The demand is expected to be high, particularly as maintenance grants for postgraduate students have been made available. Students in…
Parents and full-time third level applicants invited to fees talk at Central Library, Waterford
Regional Educational Guidance Service for Adults (REGSA) is delivering a presentation on the various Financial Supports available for anyone starting full time third-level or further education in September. The event…
Exceptional young people urged to apply for new €12k WIT scholarship
Community groups, teachers, family members asked to encourage inspiring young people they know to apply for the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) President’s scholarship Students attending WIT’s CAO Information Evening…
