The 2009 Higher Education Grants Scheme has just been announced by the Department of Education, and Westmeath County Council is currently sending out application forms and details to all those who requested same.
Forms and full details of the scheme are available from all council area offices, county buildings, and from www.westmeathcoco.ie If a student hopes to pursue a Level 8 or a higher degree course, the fully completed application should be submitted to Westmeath County Council, County Buildings, Mullingar; otherwise it must be submitted to Westmeath VEC.
Applications should be completed, with all relevant sections filled in, appropriate signatures in the correct places, and requested additional documentation submitted.
Applicants should ensure that their application is submitted as soon as possible to enable processing in time.
Closing date for receipt of valid applications is August 31 2009.
