First Choice Credit Union 2023 Brendan Hopkins Bursary Fund now open to third level student members.

Brendan Hopkins Bursary

First Choice Credit Union are delighted to launch the 2023 Brendan Hopkins Bursary Fund – in memory of former Credit Union Director Brendan Hopkins – to assist student members in their pursuit of third level education. First Choice Credit Union will award FIVE BURSARIES to the value of €1,000 each.

The bursaries are exclusive to First Choice Credit Union members and applications are invited from members who are currently attending or commencing third level educational courses. The draw is not based on academic results which means that all entries have an equal chance of winning.

The Bursary Draw is open to any student who:

  1. Is a member of First Choice Credit Union and holds a First Choice Credit Union personal current account and debit card, which is free* to students.

AND

  1. Is pursuing a full-time course of study for one academic year or more in a third level institution recognised by the Central Applications Office (CAO), where full-time equates to 21 or more hours per week.

A full list of terms and conditions is available here.

Joe Butler, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of First Choice Credit Union said: “We are delighted to once again offer this Bursary to all eligible students throughout our common bond. This Bursary, in memory of Brendan Hopkins, will provide financial assistance to five lucky members in their quest for further education. We would encourage all eligible students to apply by the 30th September this year.”

If you are already a member and meet the criteria required to apply, simply complete the Bursary Draw Application Form here. Applications will only be accepted through the First Choice Credit Union website.

If you are not currently a member, you must meet the draw entry criteria before September 30th 2023. Further information on how to join and criteria for joining can be found online at JOIN, by calling 094 9022 969, or by visiting any FCCU office in Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar or Swinford.

The closing date for Bursary Draw applications is 5.30pm on September 30th 2023. For any further information or queries please email youthandeducation@fccu.ie.

* eligibility criteria is based on a student pursuing a full-time course of study for one academic year or more in a third level institution recognised by the Central Applications Office (CAO), where full-time equates to 21 or more hours per week.