Southside Partnership / Programmes
Third Level Access
Millennium Partnership Fund
The Millennium Partnership Fund for Disadvantage to support access to third level education was announced by the Minister for Education and Science in September 2000. From the period 2001 to the present, Southside Partnership has provided funding and support to approximately 70 students per year, to enhance the opportunities of local residents (from target groups/communities) to participate in third level education.
It is considered that the support and encouragement provided by the partnership has been instrumental in people accessing financial assistance from this funding source and supporting them in their further education.
What is the objective of the Fund?
The Millennium Partnership Fund is available to students from Pobal funded partnership and Community Groups in the area who have been awarded a Local Authority or VEC grant. The following supports are generally available under the Fund but it is advisable to check with the local group for confirmation
• Financial supports to meet participation costs
• Provision of information e.g. guidance and mentoring
• Study supports including tuition and study skills
When is the fund available?
Enquiries regarding criteria, closing dates and applications for the fund should be made to your local partnership or Community Group the start of the academic year in question.
What other funding is available?
A range of other financial supports are available to students, one of the most important being the grant schemes, which are accessible through the County/City VEC. Information on these and a variety of other grants can be found in Financial Support for Further and Higher Education 2005/2006.
