In the words of Albert Einstein, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”. While these words may not currently fully resonate with Leaving Cert students, and their families, there may be opportunities available which could have otherwise been missed.
Leaving Certificate students considering attending third level in the autumn will have given some consideration to financial implications, and if they haven’t then their parents probably have. These uncertain days may provide an opportunity to explore potential financial supports which could be available to you when studying in third level. The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI ) is certainly an opportunity for many, along with specific support available directly from your third level institution of choice.
SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI is now open for applications and further information is available from www.susi.ie Moreover, each institution has a suite of bursaries and scholarships such as Access Scholarships and the 1916 Bursary. The current uncertainty provides an opportunity to research financial supports which may be available to you, contact the institution, gathered the required supporting documentation, and even submit your application well in advance of sitting your Leaving Cert.
GMIT has various bursaries and scholarships which may be of interest to you. Information on these are available through www.gmit.ie/scholarships If you have any queries you can email [email protected], call 085 8708612, or follow @Connect2GMIT on Twitter.
Dr Seamus Morrissey, access and participation co-ordinator, GMIT
