Who is the 1916 Bursary for?
The 1916 Bursary is for first time entrants to Higher Education who are from one or more of the following priority groups:
- Socio-economically disadvantaged communities
- Socio-economic groups that have low participation rates in higher education
- Students with a disability
- Students who are carers
- QQI or Further Education award holders
- Lone and/or teen parents in receipt of a long-term means-tested social welfare payment
- Members of the Irish Traveller Community
- Members of the Roma Community
- First time, mature student entrants and 2nd chance mature students
- Persons from ethnic minorities who are lawfully present in the State
What are the eligibility criteria?
To see if you may be eligible to apply for a 1916 Bursary, please see the Criteria Quick Check page.
For detailed information on each of the eligibility criteria and the supporting evidence required, please review the 1916 Bursary Applicant Guidelines.
Who administers the 1916 Bursary?
The 1916 Bursary is administered through six regional clusters of participating colleges. Each cluster is responsible for the allocation of bursaries within its member institutions. The table below outlines the participating colleges in each cluster and the number of bursaries available.
| Regional Cluster | Higher Education Institutions | No. of Bursaries |
|---|---|---|
| Leinster Pillar 1 | University College Dublin; National College of Art and Design; Marino Institute of Education; Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology; Trinity College Dublin; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. | Tier 1- 63 Tier 2 – 31 |
| MEND | Maynooth University; Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Midlands Campus; Dublin City University; and Dundalk Institute of Technology. | Tier 1- 71 Tier 2 – 36 |
| Mid West | University of Limerick, Mary Immaculate College, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Midwest Campus. | Tier 1- 49 Tier 2 – 25 |
| South | University College Cork, Munster Technological University, South East Technological University. | Tier 1- 94 Tier 2 – 47 |
| TU Dublin | Technological University of Dublin | Tier 1 – 51 Tier 2 – 25 |
| West North-West | University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University | Tier 1 – 72 Tier 2 – 36 |
Additional Information
For more information, visit the following links:
For more information, contact the Access Office in one of the participating colleges
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.
Can I apply?
To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Priority Group and College Entry eligibility criteria.
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.
Can I apply?
To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Priority Group and College Entry eligibility criteria.