1916 "Leaders and Learners" Bursary 2020/21
Deadline for 1916 Bursary applications from mature students: 31st July 2020
The Leinster Pillar 1 Cluster of Higher Education Institutions are delighted to invite applications for the 1916 ‘Leaders and Learners’ Bursary 2020-2021. The 1916 Bursary is funded by the Department of Education and Skills for eligible students in the following Higher Education Institutions: Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire (IADT); National College of Art and Design (NCAD); Marino Institute of Education (MIE); Trinity College Dublin (TCD); and University College Dublin (UCD).
The 1916 Bursary aims to provide support for economically disadvantaged students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible students must show socio-economic disadvantaged by demonstrating that one of the following applies:
1. They would be eligible for Special Rate level of SUSI grant (€24,000)
and / or
2. They would be in receipt of a Means tested payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social protection (DSP).
And must be from at least one of the following groups:
- Socio-economic groups that have low participation in higher education (students would demonstrate this by either of the income options above)
- First Time Mature Students
- Students with a disability, particularly students with a physical/mobility impairment or students with a sensory disability, students who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired students. (applicants must provide documentation to evidence disability and/or agree to register with the TCD disability service when entering College if applying under this category)
- Irish Travellers
- Entering on the basis of a Further Education and Training (FET) award
- Lone parents with a DSP means tested Social Welfare payment
- Ethnic minorities (including programme refugees and persons from other ethnic minority groups lawfully present in the State who meet the definition of student in section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011 and regulation 5 of the Student Support Regulations 2017. S.I. No. 126 of 2017).
In 2020/21, 40 bursaries of €5,000 per annum for the duration of a student’s undergraduate degree are available across the cluster. (8 per institution). Only incoming Junior Fresh will be eligible in 20/21.
Apply here.
For further information please consult the FAQs and the Scholarship Terms and Conditions.