Bursaries

Student Bursary Awards 2025

Supporting Our Local Students in Third-Level Education

Clonmel Credit Union is proud to continue our commitment to local students with the return of our Student Bursary Award Scheme 2025.
This initiative is designed to ease the financial pressure of college life, with six €2,000 bursaries available for students from secondary schools in our local community.

We believe in investing in the next generation, and supporting education is a key part of that mission.
These bursaries are about more than funding — they’re about helping young people achieve their potential and build a brighter future.

Applications are now open and must be submitted by 8th August 2025 by filling out the form below.

Who Can Apply?

All Leaving Certificate students attending a local secondary school and who are members of Clonmel Credit Union can apply.

Not yet a member? No problem — you can open an account and then submit your application.

How to Apply

• You must be entering full-time third-level education in autumn 2025.
• Apply online via the application form below.
• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and must be available to attend a presentation at the end of August.

What’s Included?

Each of the six winners will receive a once-off payment of €2,000, lodged directly into their Clonmel Credit Union account.

In 2024, Clonmel Credit Union proudly hosted the inaugural Student Bursary Award celebration, welcoming the winners, their families, and school principals for an uplifting event. CEO Pádraig Enright spoke of the Credit Union’s commitment to making a real impact in the local community, while Chairperson Eamonn O’Mara offered heartfelt advice to the students as they embarked on their college journeys. The day was filled with excitement and pride as each recipient received a €2,000 bursary to support their studies.

Building on the success of last year’s event, we’re delighted to announce that the Student Bursary Award Scheme returns for 2025. Applications are now open to eligible Leaving Cert students pursuing full-time third-level education.

Terms & Conditions

1. Applicants must be members of Clonmel Credit Union.
2. Bursaries are for full-time courses lasting at least one academic year. Proof of course acceptance is required.
3. The application deadline is 8th August 2025. Courses must begin before 30th September 2025.
4. Applicants agree to participate in publicity, including photography, if selected.
5. One winner will be selected from each school by an independent adjudication panel. All decisions are final.
6. The bursary is not based on academic performance.
7. Applications must be completed by the student - not by a parent or guardian.
8. One bursary per winner; this is a once-off payment.