5 April 2016

All Ireland Scholarships now open to Level 3 Extended Diploma

Information for Level 3 Extended Diploma students – hoping to go to University in September 2016

The application process for the J P McManus Awards (also known as the All Ireland Scholarships) is now open. Could all staff disseminate the information below about this fantastic scholarship scheme which has been running for a number of years.

To be eligible – FE College applicants must be:
·         Studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma
·         In receipt of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
·         Planning to go to university in September 2016 to study an Undergraduate Degree(NB: those wishing to undertake a Foundation Degree are NOT eligible).
 
The top 6 applicants from FE Colleges (based on Level 3 Extended Diploma results) will receive £5,500 per year towards their university degree.

Guidance Notes, Frequently Asked Questions and the Application Form (note - the deadline for applications is Friday 24 June 2016) is available here.