The 1916 Bursary Fund 

The purpose of the 1916 Bursary is to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from groups most under-represented in higher education.  

To be considered for a bursary, applicants must meet College Entry, Financial and Target Group eligibility criteria. Each university has a limited number of bursaries; they will be awarded to the eligible applicants who present the greatest need. 

The 1916 Bursary is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education. Examples of these include mature students, students with a disability, Irish Travellers, Ethnic minorities, Lone Parents and Further Education Award holders. 

What is the value of a 1916 Bursary? 

There are three different types of bursaries – Tier 1, 2 and 3. 

Tier 1: €5,000 per year for the normal duration of an undergraduate programme – or up to a maximum of six years for a part-time programme. 

Tier 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. 

Tier 3: Awardees will receive a once-off bursary of €1,500 for the 2024/25 academic year only. 

Where can I find more information? 

Visit the 1916 Bursary webpage for more information  

How can I apply 

The 1916 Bursary is open for applications on September 5th, 2024. Applications close on October 10th, 2024.

Apply through the 1916 Bursary Application Portal.

Enquiries can be directed to:

ATU Galway Mayo - ap.galwaymayo@atu.ie

ATU Donegal -  access.donegal@atu.ie

ATU ST Angelas - access.stangelas@atu.ie

ATU Sligo - access.sligo@atu.ie