Ethnic Minorities experiencing socio-economic disadvantage

MTU Cork Campus Access Service can offer support to eligible students from minority backgrounds who are experiencing socio economic disadvantage.  There are a number of financial supports available through the Access Service. For additional information on these supports please email accesscork@mtu.ie 

Student Assistance Fund (SAF)- EU Fee paying students only

The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial support to eligible full or part-time students of MTU Cork Campus who are experiencing financial difficulties. Students can apply for the Student Assistance Fund to help with either temporary or ongoing financial difficulties. The Student Assistance Fund is administered on a strictly confidential basis and each application will be considered on the basis of the application form and the supporting documentation provided. 

Applicants must be students registered in MTU Cork Campus, participating on a third level course of not less than one-year duration leading to an under-graduate or post-graduate qualification.

  • Resources will be targeted at students most in need.
  • Only students who are registered (fees paid or have a payment arrangement in place with the MTU Cork Campus Fees Office) can apply for assistance from the Student Assistance Fund.
  • Student Contribution Fees or Tuition Fees are not supported via the SAF. 
  • International/non-EU fee paying students are not eligible to apply for the SAF. 
  • Applicants on the Back to Education Allowance, one parent families, students with experience of care and students with disabilities will also be considered.

Visit www.mycit.ie/saf for additional information 

 

Sanctuary Scholarships- non eu fee paying students only

MTU, in partnership with the Tomar Trust, award a number of Sanctuary Scholarships to asylum seeker and refugee students wishing to pursue a fulltime undergraduate degree course in MTU from September 2024. Visit www.mtu.ie/access/sanctuary-scholarship/ for additional information. 

 

Other Supports 

There are also a number of personal, social, and academic supports available on MTU Cork Campus for full time students: 

Queries:

Please email accesscork@mtu.ie for additional information.