The 1916 Bursary is funded by 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.
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The scholarship aims to enable students from socio-economically disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to access higher education.

DCU has extended the 10% Masters Reduced Fee scheme that is exclusive to all DCU graduates and outgoing final year students from the university for the 2025/2026 Academic year.

It applies to students commencing the first year of a full time or part time taught Masters Programme for the academic years 2025/2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for our Alumni Community. It underlines our commitment to continuous learning and our ever increasing list of benefits for graduates of DCU.

Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Bachelor of Music The Entrance Scholarship for one entrant to MH103 Music is awarded in September.  The top scoring applicant, based on the MH103 online video audition, is offered the scholarship of €1,000. The successful applicant is informed following registration.  

DCU Institute of Education has launched six new PhD scholarships to mark the 150^th anniversary of teacher education at St Patrick’s College in Drumcondra. The campus first opened its doors to student teachers in 1875 and is today home to the DCU Institute of Education, a dynamic faculty which brings together more than 4,000 undergraduate, graduate and research students, focused on all sectors of the education system in Ireland and beyond. The PhD scholarships are being offered in the field of teacher education with three offered on a full-time basis and three offered on a part-time basis. Applicants are invited from teachers in all areas of the education system including early childhood practitioners, academic staff of further and higher education, educators working in the adult and community sectors as well as professionals working in primary and second-level schools.  The scholarships reflect the Institute of Education’s commitment to DCU’s stated ambition to grow the DCU doctoral community and to nurture the next generation of researchers.  Successful candidates will enjoy a range of supports within the University and the Institute of Education including graduate training and interaction with research students and staff members. In addition, they will receive mentorship by members of a supervisory panel to develop their capacities to teach at third level, particularly in the context of education.

Among the themes that the Institute is interested in are

• Teacher Education in Universities

• The Professional Identity of Teacher Educators

• Teaching/Teachers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

• Teacher Education for an Inclusive System

• Play in Education

• Policy and Teacher Education

• Teacher Education for Faith-Based Schools

• Teacher Education for Multi-Denominational Schools

• Teacher Education and Sustainable Futures

Details on how to apply are outlined HERE

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.

This scholarship aims to help students from socio-economically disadvantaged and minority backgrounds to attend third level education.

In February 2020 the Department of Education and Skills announced the rollout of the 1916 bursary fund for a further 3 years starting in 2020/21.

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. The 1916 Leaders and Learners’ 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.  For more information and to submit an application please CLICK HERE.

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. 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. To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Target Group and College Entry eligibility criteria. For further information, please click on our dedicated 1916 Bursary webpage

The scholarship aims to enable students from socio-economically disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to access higher education.

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.

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. All of the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are awarding the Bursaries as regional clusters. The Midlands East & North Dublin (MEND) cluster is made up of four (HEIs) - Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin City University, Dundalk Institute of Technology, and Maynooth University. For further information on the Bursary requirements, criteria and guidelines please visit www.1916bursary.ie

MIE is delighted to invite applications for the 1916 Bursary.  The purpose of this 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.
​Applications are open until 10/10/24, 5pm     APPLY HERE

The 1916 Bursary - encouraging participation and success in higher education
(external scholarship)

The 1916 Bursary provides financial support to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from groups most under-represented in higher education. There are three levels of bursary support awarded to eligible applicants for the duration of their studies up to and including postgraduate study. For information and FAQ’s about the 1916 Bursary, visit our 1916 Bursary information page.

If you are a current undergraduate NCI student, or have graduated in the last number of years from a full level 8 Honours Degree or Higher Diploma, and now wish to return to complete a part-time Master's or Postgraduate Diploma, we can offer you a possible €1,000 discount off your tuition fees. To avail of this discount, you must have completed your degree and be due to graduate this year or have graduated since September 2011.  How to Apply: €1,000 Discount Scheme Application Form