Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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782. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a bursary scheme for children graduated from DEIS schools; and if so, the application procedure for this scheme. [1076/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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In 2012, the Minister for Education and Skills established a scheme of bursaries for students from DEIS schools based on Leaving Certificate examination results and other criteria, such as approved courses and approved institutions.

Applications are not required for these bursaries as a minimum of 10 will be automatically offered on a regional basis (Dublin City and County, rest of Leinster, Munster and Connaught/Ulster) with additional awards being provided on pro-rata basis.

The amount of the bursary will be €2,000 per student per year of their course and will be paid as a single payment at the beginning of the academic year. Students to whom bursaries are awarded will also be entitled to apply for student grants towards the cost of maintenance and the student contribution or fees.