The 1916 Bursary is available at participating Colleges all over Ireland

“Being a 1916 bursary recipient enabled me to strive towards completing my degree, contributing towards childcare costs and basic daily needs such as food expenses. In return, this helped me a lot to regain control over my anxiety and focus on my studies.”

“The 1916 Bursary has had a very positive impact on my life. I had a poor childhood and the struggle with the money continued in my adult life. When I received the Bursary, I was able to save a bit of money also I got a small loan and I bought myself a better car.”

“The Bursary allowed me to live in a place I want to live and have experiences that I wouldn’t have, had I stayed at home.”

“On receiving the news that I had been awarded the bursary I felt very proud that I had been recognised to be someone who deserved a chance to continue my education against all odds. The bursary has enabled me to focus on my studies rather than focusing on my financial struggle.”

“Without the bursary, it would have been near impossible to attend college, as I would have had to stay home minding my children full-time. Having been diagnosed with MS I cannot work with the trade that I had from my past career, almost forcing me to change careers.”

“The Bursary allowed me to pay off my loan that I needed to take in order to afford accommodation for the college year. Without the bursary, now in retrospect, I don’t think I would have been able to attend college in first year.”

“Receiving this Bursary at the start of year one in college was an added feeling of security both financially and emotionally. It was like a safety net. The application process was very straight forward and the information about the Bursary online helped also. “

“The Bursary has had a very positive impact on my life.  It enabled me to study for the music degree, which I have wanted to do for many years but couldn’t because of lack of finances.  The degree has greatly enhanced my professional abilities and prospects as a music teacher.”  

“The 1916 Bursary positively impacted my life. It provided me with financial aid throughout my four years in college. I decided to step away from part time work and give my full attention to my degree and my son. The bursary allowed me to do this.”

“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.”