This Year’s Bursary Payout
The Betty Noone Bursary Fund, total value is €150,000. This makes it one of the largest supports of its kind offered by a financial institution in Ireland, putting money directly back into the pockets of our members.
Supporting Our Members
This year, we paid out a total of €145,043 to successful applicants, helping members cover a wide range of costs, from toddler art lessons to final-year college fees. The bursary is made possible by our members choosing HSSCU for their financial needs. Reinvesting surplus funds into our members is a key part of how we operate and sets us apart from other financial service providers.
This is an exclusive benefit of being a member of HSSCU and is not offered elsewhere. We encourage all member eligible to apply to do so in 2027.
Looking Ahead to 2027
We encourage members to apply for the bursary and to keep their receipts to ensure a smooth application process. The bursary is a retrospective payment, so we encourage future applicants to retain all relevant documentation in preparation for next year. Applications will open in summer 2027, and having your paperwork ready will help us process applications more efficiently.
Due to the high volume of submissions, processing can take time. Full details on what is required can be found by clicking here.
Eligibility Reminders
Submitting the correct paperwork speeds up the decision making process and helps us issue payments faster. A small number of applicants were deemed ineligible due to:
- No transactions on their account or not maintaining the minimum balance
- Incorrect year of documentation
- Missing paperwork
- Private school fees which are not covered
- Fees paid to other institutions (employers, organisations etc.)
This affected only a small number of applicants. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
We’re proud to support our members through the Betty Noone Bursary and hope the funds help ease financial pressures. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates on when the bursary will reopen for applications next year.
