Bursary

East Coast Credit Union is offering 3 lucky members aged 16 years or over a bursary towards their college, university or apprenticeship fees worth €1,000 each.

About Our Bursary

Our bursary reflects our values as being a first choice financial service provider and supporting members in education with a student current account and student loan.

Closing date 4th October 2024 - This is now closed until August 2025

We are offering 3 lucky members age 16 years or over €1,000 each year (T&C' s apply).

All Ireland institutions, private college, apprenticeships and courses with a duration from 1 year.

All applications will be assessed to show their entry acceptance to their chosen course.

Our previous winners who are amazing ambassadors for East Coast Credit Union are:

  • 2023: Robert Evans
  • 2022: Holly Leech & Jason Doyle
  • 2021: Emma Arnold & Bobby Kavanagh
  • 2020: Joseph Dillon & Katie O'Brien
  • 2019: Emily Woods
  • 2018: Kate Flynn
  • 2017: Lily Boyle
  • 2016: Liam Morgan & Ruth Aherne

Member Testimonials

“I am delighted to say that my college experience so far has been absolutely fantastic. I am so grateful to East Coast Credit union for awarding me the Pat Woods scholarship. It has meant I c...”

Emma, 2021 Winner Read more

In Memory of Pat Woods

In memory of the late Pat Woods, we have dedicated our scholarship in his memory. Pat's involvement with East Coast Credit Union extends to the 1960's. He served on the voluntary Board of Directors during which time he actively participated in credit union courses, served twice as the credit union's treasurer and diligently served on the management committee of the Credit Union Development Association (CUDA).

Pat was one of a kind and irreplaceable.

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