Supporting your third level journey

The 1916 Bursary will open for applications on Thursday, 3 September at 9.00am and will close on Friday, 9 October at 5.00pm.

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.
To submit your application when the 1916 Bursary opens for applications, please click on the portal link below.

Before you begin your application, we recommend reviewing the Application Form Overview, which explains each section of the form and provides helpful information for completing your application. Click here to view.

Bursary Portal Link

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.
To submit your application when the 1916 Bursary opens for applications, please click on the portal link below.

Before you begin your application, we recommend reviewing the Application Form Overview, which explains each section of the form and provides helpful information for completing your application. Click here to view.

Bursary Portal Link

What is the 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Can I apply?

To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Priority Group and College Entry eligibility criteria.

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Previous Bursary Recipients

“I was a full-time working mother and a lone parent. I had always wanted to be a social care worker. I wouldn’t have been able to continue this course I was doing if not with the help of the 1916 Bursary.”
Augustina
Recipient of the 1916 Bursary, TU Dublin
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