The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth have 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).

 

Applications for the Learner Fund Graduate & Childminder Bursary 2021 opened Monday 16th August.

 

Download rules for Graduates Bursary

 

Download rules for Childminders Bursary

 

Graduates Bursary Application Form

 

Childminders Bursary Application Form

 

To apply for the Bursary please download the application form above and send it together with a copy of your certificate/transcript and photo ID to:

Jane McNulty,

Wicklow County Childcare Committee,

Kilmantin Hill,

Wicklow Town.

The closing date is 5pm, 1st October