The closing date for those wishing to apply for funding under the Tom McBride Bursary fund, operated by South Kerry Development Partnership is Friday September 13th next. The bursary provides funding for those taking up 2nd chance education opportunities in the further education or training sectors and covers costs in areas such course fees as well as indirect costs such as childcare and transport costs.
Education & Training coordinator with SKDP Deirdre Fleming said that they have received a large number of applications to date and it is vital that those intending to apply get their forms in on time.
The bursary is open to those living in the South Kerry area only and applications will be considered from those proposing to take up either full time or part time accredited courses or training. “The bursary gives people the chance to help themselves improve their employment prospects through gaining additional accredited education or training” Deirdre said and added that this greatly improves their potential employment opportunities.
The application form is available by download through the link Application Form 2013 Tom McBride or you can contact James McDermott on 066 9761615 or by e-mail [email protected]. Again, the closing date is 5pm on Friday next, September 13th.
