The All Ireland Scholarship Scheme, which is funded by JP McManus, provides financial support to high achieving students from low-income households.
The scholarship offers students financial support of £5,850 per annum for the duration of their course. Six scholarships will be awarded to the top Level 3 Extended Diploma students from Further Education Colleges. One scholarship will be awarded in each of the six Further Education Colleges.
Applicants must have been in receipt of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) at the time of examination, and due to commence an undergraduate course in university in the academic year of 2026/2027. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on Thursday 27 August 2026.
For further information including guidance notes please click here.
Apply now for courses commencing September 2026. Real Learning for Real Life #BetterOffAtSERC.
