The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme and for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2021.  APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE

Application form and rules are below

Graduate Bursary

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2021 Application Form
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary Rules 2021 for Applicants

Childminder Bursary

Childminder Bursary Application Form

2021Childminder Bursary Rules 2021 for Applicants

For more information please contact Sinead at 057 86 61029 or email s.brophy@laoischildcare.ie