A DCEDIY initiative administered by Pobal, the Learner Fund offers a bursary of €1000 to early years educators who are new graduates and:
- have obtained a recognised Level 7/8/9 award on the DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualifications list
- were working in a Tusla-registered ELC service prior to commencing their studies and are currently working in a Tusla-registered ELC service
- did not receive public funding in support of completing the award
Applications open on 12th August 2024 and the closing date is 27 September 2024.
Completed application form along with supporting qualifications documentation and photo ID should be emailed to your local CCC.