The Matthew Dawson Bursary is now in its eighth year of existence, with Dubco having already granted bursaries to twelve students to the value of EUR 58,000. Previous winners of the bursary draw continue to receive their funding while continuing in their chosen course, subject to terms and conditions.
As you will be aware, the Bursary was established in 2004 following the death of our valued friend, colleague and Director, Matthew Dawson, in March of that year. One of Dubco's goals is to foster and promote education and it is felt that the awarding of these bursaries both supports this goal and also recognises Matt's significant contribution to Dubco over almost 30 years, from the founding of Dubco in 1977 right up to the time of his death in 2004.
Terms and Conditions
1. Members, their dependants and members of their family residing with them are eligible to submit an application where the member ('sponsoring member') has joined Dubco prior to the 1st June in the year of application and has maintained his/her account(s) in good standing since.
2. Each bursary will be to the value of up to EUR 1,500 per annum for up to 4 years of a full-time third level course.
3. Student must not be in full time employment.
4. Receipt of Confirmation of Registration from sponsoring member will be required prior to issue of a bursary together with a receipt for relevant fees paid.
5. Only one application per student will be accepted.
6. Payment of 2nd and subsequent years of bursary will be dependent on student achieving satisfactory results in previous year, official confirmation that the student is continuing with their studies in the same course or permitted course change*, and sponsoring member maintaining their account(s) with Dubco in good standing.
7. The closing date for submission of completed applications is 31st October in the year of application.
8. The bursaries will be drawn by lot during November in the year of application.
9. The Board of Directors of
* Where a student switches to an alternate third level course having achieved satisfactory results in original course for which the bursary was advanced the Board of Directors will consider paying the bursary for subsequent years for the maximum of the remaining time period of the original course and also subject to the overall maximum period as set out in rule 2.
One of the Credit Unions goals is to foster and promote education and it is felt that the awarding of these bursaries both supports this goal and also recognises Matt's legacy to us all.
For the education costs of students who are not successful with their bursary applications Dubco offers loans at competitive interest rates as well as encouraging members to budget in advance for educational expenses.
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