The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCC) will process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications.
Application requirements:
- Application form to be completed in full and submitted by the deadline specified.
- Applicants must be currently working in a Tusla registered Early Learning & Care service or a childminder registered with Tusla.
- Supporting documentation (including photographic identification) must be provided with the application form.
- In lieu of graduating certificates, transcripts from the third level education institution can be accepted.
- The transcripts must be in document/hard copy form and endorsed by the institution; screenshots of online student records cannot be accepted.
- The transcript can only be accepted if it clearly shows that the full award has been achieved.
Opening date is August 14th 2023
Closing date September 29th 5.00pm 2023