Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has called on students from underrepresented groups to apply for the 1916 Bursary, a financial support scheme aimed at promoting access to higher education. The application portal remains open until 5pm on 10 October 2025.
The bursary targets students from priority groups identified in Ireland’s National Access Plan, including those facing socio-economic disadvantage. Successful applicants may receive Tier 1 or Tier 2 awards, which are renewable annually throughout eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, whether full-time or part-time.
“The 1916 Bursary continues to make a real difference in the lives of students,” Minister Lawless said, highlighting improvements to the application process through a new online portal and support from SUSI, Ireland’s student grant authority.
Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union via the European Social Fund, the bursary has expanded significantly in recent years, enabling more students to benefit. Philip Connolly, Director of Services at SUSI, noted that the streamlined process ensures timely support for applicants.
Eligibility criteria include financial need, membership of a priority group, and acceptance into a qualifying higher education programme. Full details are available at www.1916bursary.ie.
