Crosshaven Carrigaline Credit Union is delighted to launch its Student Bursary Award Scheme for 2026.

To apply, simply complete an online application below (2026 closing date - September 30th)

This initiative is designed to help ease the financial pressure of college life, making bursaries available to students living in or attending secondary school in our common bond area (i.e. Crosshaven, Carrigaline & Tracton).

We believe in investing in the next generation. 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.

Bursaries are open to all students who:

  • are living in or attending secondary school in our common bond area (i.e. Crosshaven, Carrigaline or Tracton)
  • have been accepted onto a third level course or are scheduled to start an apprenticeship program. Proof of acceptance onto a third level course or apprenticeship will need to be provided as part of an application.

Two bursary awards will be given out each year. These awards are not based on academic performance. Winners will be randomly selected from all the applications received.

  1. The first student selected will receive a one-off payement of €1,000.
  2. The second student will receive a one-off payment of €500.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. An applicant must be a member of Crosshaven Carrigaline Credit Union. NOT A MEMBER - NOT A PROBLEM. Click here and complete an online membership application form.
  2. Applications must be completed by the student - not a parent or guardian.
  3. An applicant must also be a "regular saver" at the credit union, i.e. they must have lodged money into their credit union account at least six times in the 12 months months prior to making their application. Additionally, lodgements must be spaced out, with at least 1 week between each lodgement. For example, when applying for the 2026 bursary award, a student must have lodged money into their account on  more than 6 occasions between September 2025 and September 2026, with at least a week between each lodgement.
  4. Bursaries are for full-time courses lasting at least one academic year. These courses can be any third level course, along with an apprenticeship. Proof of course and apprenticeship acceptance is required and must be provided before the closing date.
  5. The application deadline for the 2026 awards is 30th September 2026.
  6. If selected, applicants agree to participate in publicity, including photography.
  7. These bursaries are not based on academic performance. Each bursary winner will be randomly selected.
  8. The first student selected will receive €1,000. The second student will receive €500.
  9. These bursaries are one off payments and will be lodged into the winners credit unions accounts.

2026 BURSARY ONLINE APPLICATION (Closing date 30th September 2026)

PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ABOVE BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPLICATION.

As part of your application, you are required to provide Proof of Acceptance onto a third level course or apprenticeship program. Applications can be made prior to receiving this proof, but this proof must be provided before the 30th September 2026 for your application to be considered. This should be emailed to marketing@croscarcu.ie.

Please attach proof of acceptance (jpeg, pdf, etc)

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Our Credit Union lets people in the community come together to save and borrow money at low rates, and is operated on a not-for-profit basis, with surpluses being used to strengthen the Credit Union and a portion being returned directly to members.