Learner Fund Bursary for Level 7, 8 and 9 Opening for New Applications
The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have completed a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 7, Level 8, or Level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications since the inception of the Learner Fund (2013). This qualification must be on the DCYA Early Years Recognised Qualifications list. The bursary amount will be €750. The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCC) will process/appraise Learner Fund Bursary applications.
To be considered eligible for the Learner Fund Bursary, an applicant must:
In addition:
PLEASE NOTE:
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The DCYA will make the decision on funding and all decisions are final.
document Learner Fund Bursary Application February 2018 (34 KB)
Completed application forms along with all relevant documentation can be submitted to info@southdublinchildcare from Monday 26th Feb 2018 until 5pm on Wednesday 14th March 2018.
We would ask that all practitioners within your service who may qualify for this bursary are made aware of the application process and provided with a copy of the application form.
Please contact your CCC Development Officer if you have any queries.
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