Student Bursary Terms & Conditions

  1. Only one application per student will be accepted.
  2. The student must be an active member of Cairde Credit Union Ltd. on or before 31st July 2023.
  3. The applicant can be at any stage of 3rd level education to apply for the Student Bursary.
  4. Proof of acceptance of a 3rd Level Course must be provided.
  5. Three winners of €2,000 will be awarded at a special Draw.
  6. The responsibility of ensuring all documentation arrives on time rests with the applicant.
  7. The bursary will be drawn down in 2 stages - €1,000 in October and €1,000 in February with proof that the Student is still in 3rd Level Education.
  8. The winning members will be notified personally by a staff member of Cairde Credit Union. The winning members will be asked to consent to the use of their name and photograph on the Credit Union website, in promotional material, on social media platforms (e.g. Facebook and Twitter), in local media publications and at promotional outlets, this consent is optional. The location of the prize giving will be at the discretion of the Board.
  9. In the event that the entrant is a person who is in arrears or default in carrying out any financial commitment or obligation to Cairde Credit Union Ltd., the Board of Directors may make a decision to withhold entry to the Student Bursary Award until the arrears have been paid or the default has been rectified. Such decision of the Board of Directors will be notified in writing or in person to the entrant and if within seven days of the entrant being notified, they have failed to comply with the requirements of the Board of Directors in relation to such arrears or default, the Board of Directors will withdraw the application. Notice of such withdrawal can be made by delivering same to entrant personally or by posting same to them by registered post in which case the date of receipt will be deemed to be two working days after post.
  10. The Board of Directors of Cairde Credit Union Ltd. decision is final. The Board reserves the right to make any adjustments or amendments to the rules at any time.

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