Bursary launched for County Roscommon students – News
Bursary Description
West-Midlands Credit Union (formerly St Jarlath’s Credit Union and Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union) has announced the return of the Educate 360 Bursary for 2025. With 12 bursaries of €1,000 each available, this programme is open to students progressing on to college, PLC courses, apprenticeships, and other educational pathways.
Applications are now open, with a deadline of August 23rd. To be eligible, applicants must be members of West-Midlands Credit Union and can submit their applications through the credit union’s website www.wmcu.ie
John Doyle, CEO of West-Midlands Credit Union said that the bursary “is one of the many ways we like to give back to our community. These students are the future of our community, and we want them to know that West-Midlands Credit Union is here to support them every step of the way. Alongside this bursary, we offer a range of student-focused services, including our low-rate student loan, the Educate 360 programme, and our current account, which is completely free for students.”
As part of the 2025 campaign, West-Midlands Credit Union will be joined by Karen Guest, lecturer in the Faculty of Business & Hospitality at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), on visits to local schools. Together, they will promote the bursary and deliver talks designed to support students as they navigate the often-challenging transition from secondary school to further education.
Karen will also be introducing students to the wide range of programmes available through the Faculty of Business & Hospitality at TUS and sharing the unique benefits of studying there, such as small class sizes, hands-on learning, and strong links with industry.
Karen added that TUS was “delighted to be supporting West-Midlands Credit Union in promoting the Educate 360 Bursary. At TUS, we’re passionate about helping students find the right path and feel confident in their choices. These school visits are a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with students, answer their questions, and show them the many accessible and exciting options available to them in further education.”
For more information on eligibility criteria and application process, visit www.wmcu.ie.