What is the 1916 Bursary?
The 1916 Bursary aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education. It 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). To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Priority Group and College Entry eligibility criteria. Bursaries are awarded through regional clusters of higher education institutions. Each cluster has a limited number of bursaries which are awarded to the eligible applicants that present the greatest need. The SOAR Project administers the 1916 Bursary on behalf of Munster Technological University, South East Technological University and University College Cork.
How much is the Bursary worth?
There are three different types of bursaries – Tier 1, 2 and 3.
Tier 1: Awardees will receive €5,000 per year for the normal duration of a full-time undergraduate programme and up to a maximum of six years for a part-time programme.
Tier 2: Awardees will receive €2,000 per year for the normal duration of a full-time undergraduate programme and up to a maximum of six years for a part-time programme. PLEASE NOTE: Tier 1 and 2 bursaries will also be paid if students progress to postgraduate study.
Tier 3 Bursaries: Awardees will receive a once-off bursary of €1,500 for the 2023/24 academic year only.