Deadline extended for €12,000 Tipperary Student Bursary Scheme
Clonmel Credit Union is now accepting applications until August 15
As Leaving Cert students across South Tipperary await their results on August 22, the frenzy to find accommodation, register for courses, and prepare for the next big step begins.
Amid the excitement, Clonmel Credit Union has announced an extension to the deadline for its €12,000 Student Bursary Scheme.
Now in its second year, the scheme will award six local students €2,000 each to support their transition to full-time third-level education in the coming academic year.
To ensure all prospective students have the opportunity to apply, the new deadline is Friday, August 15.
Applicants must be enrolling in a full-time course of at least one year's duration starting in autumn 2025.
Proof of application is required. An independent panel of adjudicators will review submissions and select the six recipients. Applications are submitted online via www.clonmelcu.com.
Michael O'Grady, Head of Credit at Clonmel Credit Union, said: "Supporting education is a core value of Clonmel Credit Union. We understand the financial strain families face as students head off to college. That's why we launched this bursary scheme in early June. The response so far has been fantastic, but we also know there are many more students still finalising plans, and we want everyone to have a fair chance to apply."
He continued: "We believe in the power of education, whether it's a Level 8 Degree, a Master's, or a one-year PLC course. These experiences help develop valuable skills that will ultimately benefit the individual and the wider community. Our goal is to ensure that local students are not held back by financial pressures."
Each bursary winner will receive a one-off payment of €2,000, which will be lodged directly into their Clonmel Credit Union account. Membership is open to anyone living or working within a 32km radius of Clonmel.
"Clonmel Credit Union is proud to offer a genuine alternative to commercial banks, plus we go one step further by actively investing in our community's future. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take that next step with confidence," O'Grady concluded.
Applications close on August 15, 2025.
To find out more or apply, visit: www.clonmelcu.com/services/bursaries.