Menu
12/04/2012
Minister Announces New Scholarship Scheme
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has announced the establishment of a new scholarship scheme for higher education.
As part of Budget 2012, Minister Quinn committed to abolishing all existing scholarship schemes, and replacing these with a new set of bursaries, aimed solely at students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Speaking at the TUI Conference in Wexford the Minister said: "I am delighted to announce these new arrangements.”
"60 students from DEIS schools, and who hold medical cards, will receive a bursary of €2,000 each this September. This number will rise over each of the next three years, with over 350 students a year benefiting by 2015. The awards will be awarded regionally on the basis of the leaving cert results achieved by students.
"I believe this is the only equitable manner of distributing the limited funds we have available for bursaries – focussing them on the students who most need our support,' he said.
The awards under the new scheme will be fixed at €2,000 per student. The bursary will be an extra support and incentive to recognise high achievement for students who are from disadvantaged families and attending DEIS schools.
Those students to whom bursaries are awarded will also be entitled to apply for student grants towards the cost of maintenance and the student contribution or fees. 41% of all undergraduate students currently receive a student grant and have their fees or student contribution paid on their behalf.
These bursaries will be augmented by a small number of bursaries focussed on students who undertake studies in the STEM areas.
(CD)
As part of Budget 2012, Minister Quinn committed to abolishing all existing scholarship schemes, and replacing these with a new set of bursaries, aimed solely at students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Speaking at the TUI Conference in Wexford the Minister said: "I am delighted to announce these new arrangements.”
"60 students from DEIS schools, and who hold medical cards, will receive a bursary of €2,000 each this September. This number will rise over each of the next three years, with over 350 students a year benefiting by 2015. The awards will be awarded regionally on the basis of the leaving cert results achieved by students.
"I believe this is the only equitable manner of distributing the limited funds we have available for bursaries – focussing them on the students who most need our support,' he said.
The awards under the new scheme will be fixed at €2,000 per student. The bursary will be an extra support and incentive to recognise high achievement for students who are from disadvantaged families and attending DEIS schools.
Those students to whom bursaries are awarded will also be entitled to apply for student grants towards the cost of maintenance and the student contribution or fees. 41% of all undergraduate students currently receive a student grant and have their fees or student contribution paid on their behalf.
These bursaries will be augmented by a small number of bursaries focussed on students who undertake studies in the STEM areas.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 July 2009
College To Boost Job Opportunities
A top NI university is to bring thousands of international students to a new college - and create scores of new jobs at the same time. Queen's University in Belfast has signed a deal with INTO University Partnerships and will bring an initial first group of 80 students to enrol in January of next year.
College To Boost Job Opportunities
A top NI university is to bring thousands of international students to a new college - and create scores of new jobs at the same time. Queen's University in Belfast has signed a deal with INTO University Partnerships and will bring an initial first group of 80 students to enrol in January of next year.
14 March 2006
New Website Gives Advice To Students And Families
A website to help give advice to students and their families on the financial support available to them has been launched. The site, www.studentfinanceni.co.
New Website Gives Advice To Students And Families
A website to help give advice to students and their families on the financial support available to them has been launched. The site, www.studentfinanceni.co.
26 July 2007
Minister Welcomes International Students To Stormont
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has welcomed 66 international students from 32 different countries to Northern Ireland.
Minister Welcomes International Students To Stormont
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has welcomed 66 international students from 32 different countries to Northern Ireland.
07 January 2005
BMA concerned at rise in medical students' debts
Medical student debt is soaring, according to the British Medical Association's annual student finance survey. The latest figures have revealed that the level of debt for the average fifth year student is £19,248 – an increase of 16% from last year – and they may eventually end up owing as much as £30,000.
BMA concerned at rise in medical students' debts
Medical student debt is soaring, according to the British Medical Association's annual student finance survey. The latest figures have revealed that the level of debt for the average fifth year student is £19,248 – an increase of 16% from last year – and they may eventually end up owing as much as £30,000.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
