Aisling

BURSARIES

The Aisling Bursaries, launched in March 2000, are an educational initiative delivered by West Belfast Partnership Board.

Over the past fourteen years £540,500 has been distributed to 641 aspiring learners from the west of the city.

More and more local and international businesses are taking part in this very successful bursary programme.

The Aisling Bursaries are designed to help students defray their education and training costs. All applications are considered, with special consideration given to candidates who have significant barriers preventing them from realising their full potential through education, for example economic or family circumstances. The Aisling Bursary Initiative also highlights the importance the business community attaches to education in developing West Belfast.

Providing financial assistance to students from West Belfast is the main aim of this bursary programme. Some bursaries are specifically for those participating in vocational training.

Each business, community organisation, family or individual contributes £1,000 for a full time bursary or £500 for a part time bursary.

Aisling

BURSARIES

In conjunction with West Belfast Partnership Board

Sparántachtaí na hAislinge

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be resident in the West Belfast Westminster Parliamentary Electoral Constituency (Use the following website to check your postcode to confirm parliamentary constituency
  • Applicants must be preparing to study or be currently studying on a full-time or part-time further education, higher education or vocational training course.
  • The Bursary is not available to students who are currently studying or preparing to study at Masters or Doctorate level.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on 1st July 2016.
  • The bursary is not available to current students who are repeating part or whole of an academic year unless this has been formally agreed on the basis of personal or proven medical circumstances.
  • It is vital that recipients attend the Aisling Bursary Award presentation ceremony. Date of ceremony to be confirmed.
  • Recipients who fail to complete a course of study will be required to pay back all or part of the award.
  • Recipients are required to complete a six monthly report for organisers and sponsors.
  • Recipients are requested as far as possible to participate in the publicity surrounding the programme.
  • Previousrecipients of a full time bursary cannot re-apply.
  • Previous unsuccessful Aisling Bursary applicants are welcome to re-apply.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

  1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: (Mr/Mrs/Ms)______

Address: ______

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Post Code: ______

Email:______

(please ensure valid e-mail address as this will be used to receipt application)

Date of Birth: ______Marital Status ______

Home Telephone No. ______Mobile No. ______

Post Primary School Attended: ______

Dates: From ______to ______

Tick as appropriate: Employed Full Time Employed Part Time

Unemployed Other

2.EDUCATIONAL COURSE FOR WHICH YOU ARE SEEKING BURSARY

(Current or intended)

Tick as appropriate:Current Student: New Student:

Further Education: Higher Education:

Course of Study: ______

Is your Course: Full-time study Part-time study

Start Date of Course: ______End Date of Course: ______

Current Year of Study: ______Duration of course (yrs):______

Name of University/Training/Educational Establishment:

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  1. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Please indicate number of GCSE, A-level and other accredited/non-accredited programmes attained to date (if any).

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4.FINANCE

Have you applied to, or received finance from, any other organisation towards your course of study?

Yes No

If Yes please give brief details:

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Have you received an Aisling Bursary previously?

Yes No

If Yes please indicate full-time or part-time bursary

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5.PERSONAL STATEMENT

  1. Outline below the ways in which this Aisling Bursary will help you undertake your Further, Higher Education or Training course: (Please describe briefly any obstacles that you have had to overcome, e.g. disability, special family circumstances, impact or trauma associated with the conflict. etc)

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B. Why do you want to pursue your chosen course?

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C. In what way do you feel your course and this award can contribute to the regeneration of West Belfast?

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Please Sign the Declaration below

6.DECLARATION

I confirm that all information provided on this form and that any supporting documentation is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Return completed application forms, not later than 12 noon on Monday 4th July 2016

Stephanie Vallely

West Belfast Partnership Board

Aisling Bursary Initiative

218-226 Falls Road

Belfast BT12 6AH

Tel 90809202

Important Information:-

  • Please ensure that adequate postage is paid on applications returned by post.
  • Applications will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.
  • Please ensure you have completed all sections of the application and included all relevant information.
  • Decisions made by members of the independent assessment panel will be dependent solely on the information provided in the application form.
  • If email receipt for submitted applications is not received within 5 working day of your submission, please contact West Belfast Partnership Board (details above).