Entering 3rd level education in September 2026? DCU will award 2 x £1,000 Student Bursaries

Dungannon Credit Union Student Bursary Scheme 2026

Terms and Conditions

Dungannon Credit Union is offering two bursaries of £1,000 each to support members progressing to university, higher or further education, or an apprenticeship in 2026.

1. Eligibility

• Applicants must be a current member of Dungannon Credit Union at the closing date for applications.
• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
• Applicants must be commencing or continuing a recognised university, higher education, further education, or apprenticeship programme during the 2026 academic year.
• Successful applicants may be required to provide proof of acceptance, enrolment, or registration before any bursary payment is made.

2. Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the official bursary application form.
• Applicants must submit a written statement of approximately 250 words explaining how the bursary would benefit them in their further education or apprenticeship.
• Applications must be received no later than 10th September 2026.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only one application per eligible member will be accepted.

3. Bursary Awards

• Two bursaries of £1,000 each will be awarded.
• The bursaries are intended to assist recipients with education-related expenses, including but not limited to tuition fees, books, equipment, travel, accommodation, and other study costs.

4. Selection Process

• All eligible applications will be reviewed by a Bursary Committee appointed by Dungannon Credit Union.
• The Bursary Committee will assess applications based on the quality of the submission, educational aspirations, and the potential benefit the bursary will provide to the applicant's educational journey.
• The Committee's deliberations and scoring process shall remain confidential.

5. Notification of Winners

• Successful applicants will be notified on 15th September 2026.
• Dungannon Credit Union reserves the right to verify the information contained within any application before confirming an award.

6. Payment of Bursaries

• Each bursary award is valued at £1,000.
• Bursary payments will be made directly into the recipient's Dungannon Credit Union account.
• The bursary will be paid in two instalments of £500:
• £500 at the end of Semester 1
• £500 at the end of Semester 2
• Recipients may be required to provide evidence of continued attendance, enrolment, or participation in their course or apprenticeship before the second instalment is released.
• If a recipient withdraws from, defers, or ceases participation in their course or apprenticeship before completion of the academic year, Dungannon Credit Union reserves the right to withhold any outstanding bursary payments.

7. Decision of the Bursary Committee

• The decision of the Bursary Committee is final.
• No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection process or the outcome of applications.
• There is no right of appeal, and Dungannon Credit Union will not reconsider decisions once they have been made.

8. Publicity

• By accepting a bursary, recipients agree to participate in reasonable publicity activities associated with the scheme.
• Dungannon Credit Union may publish the recipient's name, photograph, and details of their course or apprenticeship for promotional purposes.

9. Data Protection

• Personal information collected as part of the application process will be used solely for administering the bursary scheme and will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
• Information will not be shared with third parties except where required by law or for the purposes of administering the scheme.

10. General Conditions

• Dungannon Credit Union reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions or withdraw the bursary scheme at any time should circumstances require.
• Submission of an application constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
• In the event of any dispute concerning the bursary scheme, the decision of Dungannon Credit Union shall be final.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
• Notification of Winners: 15 September 2026
• Number of Awards: 2 × £1,000 Bursaries
• Payment Schedule: £500 at the end of Semester 1 and £500 at the end of Semester 2
• Eligibility: Dungannon Credit Union members aged 18+ entering university, higher/further education, or an apprenticeship in 2026.