Scholarship Application Form

€1,000 will be awarded to one student from each of our 7 secondary schools in our common bond who are attending third-level for the first time.

The award is not performance-based.

Before proceeding, please read the terms and conditions below.

Terms and Conditions

This is the official form for the Scholarship Award. Only entries received through this form will be included in the draw, entries through any other medium will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2025. The credit union reserves the right to extend this closing date.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be active members of People First Credit Union and meet AML compliance requirements (valid Photo ID and Proof of Address).

Only one application per student will be included in the draw.

Applicants must be scheduled to sit their Leaving Certificate exams in June 2025 at one of the following eligible schools:

St Mary’s CBS
Scoil Chríost Rí
Portlaoise College
Coláiste Dhún Masc / Dunamase College
Heywood Community School
Ardscoil na Trionóide
Athy College

Course Eligibility

Applicants must be entering (for the first time) into a third-level course or a similar Level 5 course in September 2025 with a minimum duration of one year.

People First Credit Union reserves the right to assess and confirm whether a course qualifies for the award. Upon request, applicants must provide proof of acceptance and attendance for the first year of the eligible course.

Award Draw and Notification

The draw will be conducted at People First Credit Union offices by an appointed panel of staff and supervised by credit union management.

Winners will be announced at or before the People First Credit Union AGM and will also be notified by telephone, email, or letter.

The scholarship winner (or a designated representative) must attend the presentation ceremony to accept the award. If they are unable to attend, the scholarship will be reallocated to another recipient.

By proceeding, you confirm that you have read and agree to the above terms and conditions.

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You can only apply for the Scholarship Award in the year you are sitting your Leaving Certificate.

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