Student Grants
County Dublin VEC in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills administer a means-tested Grant scheme that offers financial support to students attending universities, institutes of technology and approved PLC colleges.
County Dublin VEC administers the following Grants Schemes:
VEC Scholarship Scheme for students attending:
- Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Universities in Ireland for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree
- Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Institutes of Technology
- Degree Courses in Universities in other EU Member States for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree
VEC Scholarship Scheme 2010/2011
Third Level Maintenance Grants Scheme for Trainees (TLT) for students attending:
- Higher Certificate and Ordinary Degree at Institutes of Technology.
Maintenance Grants Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC) for students attending:
- Full-time approved courses at approved PLC Colleges
Please contact the student grants section for further details on 4529647 or email studentgrants@codubvec.ie
The application form, guidance notes and other information are available to view and download here.
How to Apply
County Dublin VEC operates a Scheme for the award of grants for attendance at post leaving certificate courses and Institutes of Technology and in certain circumstances for attendance at courses in Universities and other Third-Level Institutions in the UK and other EU member states to candidates who are eligible for the award of such grants in accordance with the terms of the Department of Education and Skills Grants Schemes for 2010/2011:
Application forms and copies of the Schemes can be downloaded from www.studentfinance.ie as per above, obtained by post, or calling to the County Dublin VEC, Student Grants Section, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel. 4529647. Email: studentgrants@codubvec.ie . Our phone lines are open to the public from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday and our offices are open to the public from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: DURING AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER OUR PHONE LINES MAY BE VERY BUSY AND IT MAY BE HARD TO GET THROUGH. IF YOU EMAIL YOUR QUERY TO STUDENTGRANTS@CODUBVEC.IE OUR STAFF WILL RESPOND TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The latest date for receipt of completed applications for County Dublin VEC is 5.00pm,January 28th 2011
