What is SUSI?
Are you starting college this year? Are you wondering about further and higher education grants. Have you heard people talking about SUSI but you’re not sure what it is or…
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.
SETU students awarded €100,000 Google funding
A team of students at South East Technological University (SETU) in Wexford has been making an impact in the world of digital marketing. Students at SETU’s Wexford Campus were awarded…
How to Prepare Financially for College
TU Dublin has released its annual Cost of Living Guide for the 2022/23 academic year. Amongst the findings the report features the monthly cost of living estimated at €684 for…
Full-Time Courses at WCFE – Free
All fees for full-time courses at Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE) are being abolished.
New Student Supports in 2023/24 Student Grant Scheme
Applications for the student grant scheme for the 2023/24 academic year is now open. This year's scheme includes important improvements for students.
SUSI Virtual Information Event
SUSI Virtual Information Event is taking place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at 11am as a Microsoft Teams Virtual Event.
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.
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…
