So how can students get through the year, and what sort of grants or supports are available? Maintenance grantsEleanor Murphy, communications and customer services manager at Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), Ireland’s national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. GMIT Academic Scholarships: The nine students with the highest Leaving Cert points will receive a scholarshipThe A&L Goodbody Solicitor Prize: Awarded to first and second year students at the University of Limerick. See ucd.ie/adastraacademy for more detailsUCC BEd Gaeilge scholarships/ Scoláireachtaí BEd Gaeilge: Ten scholarships, each worth €2,000, are offered on the basis of Irish leaving Cert results. For a full list of scholarships, see CareersPortal.ie/scholarships, enquire with your college or check your college’s own website.

Source: The Irish Times September 10, 2020 13:30 UTC