How much is the 1916 Bursary worth?
Tier 1: €5,000 per annum. In 2025/26, Tier 1 Bursaries will be awarded to a total of 400 new entrant undergraduate students for the duration of their studies.
Tier 2: €2,000 per annum. In 2025/26, Tier 2 Bursaries were awarded to a total of 200 new entrant undergraduate students for the duration of their studies. Tier 2 Bursaries will be awarded to applicants who meet the criteria for the 1916 Bursary but who did not ultimately qualify for a Tier 1 bursary.
Tier 3: Once-Off Bursary (€1,500 payable for 2024/25 academic year only). The number of Tier 3 bursaries is to be determined based on existing underspends in the system from 2024/25 and the remaining balance after continuing (including postgraduate) bursaries have been allocated for 2025/26.
Tier 1 and 2 bursaries will also be paid as students progress into postgraduate study. This means that students already in receipt of a 1916 Bursary and who are completing their undergraduate studies will be entitled to continue to receive their bursary for postgraduate study.
For further information on how the 1916 Bursary is managed, please see the HEA
PATH 2 Guidelines for 2025/26
| Tier | Value | Duration | No. of Bursaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €,5000 | Per year for the normal duration of an undergraduate programme – or up to a maximum of six years for a part-time programme. | 400 |
| 2 | €2,000 | Per year for the normal duration of an undergraduate programme- or up to a maximum of six years for a part-time programme . | 200 |
| 3 | €1,500 | Once-Off Bursary of €1,500 payable for 2024/25 academic year only. | The number of Tier 3 bursaries to be paid will be based on existing underspends in the system from 2023/24 and the remaining balance after continuing (including postgraduate) bursaries have been allocated for 2024/25 |
Tier 1 - €5,000 per annum
In 2025/26, Tier 1 Bursaries will be awarded to a total of 400 new entrant undergraduate students for the duration of their studies.
Tier 2 - €2,000 per annum
In 2025/26, Tier 2 Bursaries were awarded to a total of 200 new entrant undergraduate students for the duration of their studies. Tier 2 Bursaries will be awarded to applicants who meet the criteria for the 1916 Bursary but who did not ultimately qualify for a Tier 1 bursary.
Tier 3 - €1,500 once off
The number of Tier 3 bursaries to be paid will be based on existing underspends in the system from 2024/25 and the remaining balance after continuing (including postgraduate) bursaries have been allocated for 2025/26.
For more information, contact the Access Office in one of the participating colleges
Who is the 1916 Bursary for?
Applicants must show that their household income meets the criteria for the SUSI Special Rate of Maintenance Grant in the year ending 31 December 2024. This financial criteria is required for you to be considered eligible for a 1916 Bursary.
The SUSI special rate of maintenance grant has 3 thresholds based on how many dependent children are in the household. Less than 4 = €27,440; 4 to 7 = €30,030; 8 or more = €32,555. The income threshold increases by €4,950 per additional person in college.
Can I apply?
To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Target Group and College Entry eligibility criteria.