Learner Fund Bursary for ELC Graduates & Childminders – Are You Eligible To Apply For €1000?

Are you working in the Early Learning and Care or Childminding Sector? If so, you may qualify for a Learner Fund Grant of €1,000.

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have reopened the Learner Fund Bursary for Graduates and Childminders in the Early Learning and Care sector who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 7/8/9 (Graduates) or Level 5/6 (Childminders) award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and achieved in the academic years 2015 – 2024.  The bursary amount for eligible Graduates/Childminders is €1,000.

Roscommon CCC will process and appraise Learner Fund Bursary applications for our area. We will be accepting applications up until 27^th September 2024.

All application forms must be fully completed (including all supporting documents listed thereon) and returned by email to Roscommon CCC;

Graduate applications should be sent to martina.towey@roscommonchildcare.ie and Childminder applications should be sent to maria.corrigan@roscommonchildcare.ie

Or post to; Learner Fund Bursary, Roscommon County Childcare Committee, Knock Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, The deadline for submission of applications is 5 p.m. on 27th September 2024.

Click below for a copy of the application form and eligibility criteria, for the Learner Fund Bursary for whichever category you wish to apply under.

Learner Fund Graduate Application Form 2024

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary Applicant Guidelines 2024

2024 Learner Fund Childminder Bursary Application Form

2024 Learner Fund Childminder Bursary Rules for Applicants

If you would like to speak with a member of our team to discuss your eligibility, you can contact us on 0949622540 or email martina.towey@roscommonchildcare.ie (Graduates) or maria.corrigan@roscommonchildcare.ie (Childminders)