Encouraging participation and success in higher education

The 1916 Bursary aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

Applications for 2026/2027 will open for applications on Thursday, 3 September at 9.00am and will close on Friday, 9 October at 5.00pm.

Who is the 1916 Bursary for?

First time entrants of an undergraduate programme, full or part time, with a household reckonable income of less than €28,600.

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