The Noel McArdle Education Bursary
In memory of Noel McArdle, a North and East Housing Association founding board member, applications for our 2025 education bursary programme are available for all NEHA tenants participating in further education and/or training. The bursary is worth up to a maximum of €750 per academic year.
This bursary can help with real, everyday educational costs, i.e. registration or exam fees, books, equipment, travel, and childcare.
If you or a member of your household are starting or continuing an education/training course, please apply for the bursary.
To apply, please complete the form below. If you prefer a physical copy, you can request an application form by emailing us at support@neha.ie, and we’ll post it to you.
Information for Applicants — Please read before completing your application
Eligibility:
- This bursary is means-tested. Assessment is based on the financial circumstances of the tenant named on the tenancy agreement.
- If you have submitted a rent review in the past 3 months, we can use that information — just note this on your application.
- You must have a clear rent account for at least 3 months before applying. Tenants with rent arrears are not eligible.
What the bursary might cover:
- Supports costs linked to your course, such as registration, course or exam fees, books/materials, transport, and childcare.
Criteria
- Any post-secondary education/training course facilitated by a recognised educational institution will be considered.
- The course should support your career development and future employment opportunities.
Application
- Apply by the 30th September 2025. All tenants awarded the bursary will be notified by the 14th of October 2025.
- Eligibility can only be confirmed once the full application has been submitted.
- The amount awarded is decided individually, up to a maximum of €750 per academic year, dependant on the education/training course.
- All awards will be made directly to the educational institution or to the tenant on receipt of payments already made.
North and East Noel McArdle Education Bursary Application Form
Please be advised all information provided on this form will be treated as confidential. The distribution and retention of data will be carefully managed to ensure your privacy is protected.