The 1916 Bursary

    The 1916 Bursary is a vital financial award that encourages the participation and success of students from sections of society that are significantly under-represented in higher education. 

    The 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 break down financial barriers and make higher education accessible to all. 

    There are 3 levels of financial support awarded to eligible applicants with the greatest need. You may continue to receive the bursary annually for the entire duration of your degree, including into postgraduate study. If you're a new entrant (first-time) undergraduate Maynooth University student and you meet the financial, priority group and college entry criteria, you may be eligible to apply.

    Applications are now open and the online application form closes on Thursday 10 October 2024 at 5pm.

    To find out if the 1916 Bursary is for you, first visit 1916bursary.ie for the online eligibility checker and the 1916 Bursary Applicant Guidelines.
    You may be required to provide income documents in support of your application - see 1916 Bursary income documents guide. 

    To make a 1916 Bursary application, complete the form on the online application portal during the application window. You should register your account and submit your application through a desktop device or laptop, not a mobile phone or tablet, and you should use Edge or Chrome browsers. 

     

    1916 Bursary at Postgraduate Level

    Current undergraduate 1916 Bursary recipients considering postgraduate study should contact [email protected] to discuss the continuation of your bursary award.

     

    More Information

    If you want to know more about other supports at Maynooth University, visit MAP Student Advisory or email [email protected].

    Data sharing arrangements are in place with participating Higher Education Institutions, CAO and SUSI subject to data protection considerations. The data you provide in your application will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your eligibility for a 1916 Bursary and will not be used for any other purpose without your consent. If you have any questions in relation to how your personal data is used by Maynooth University, contact the Maynooth University Data Protection Officer at [email protected].