To be eligible to apply to the Millennium Partnership Fund, the applicant must:
- Have been accepted to participate in a recognised higher education course or a recognised further education course with designated links to higher education.
- Be normally resident in the geographic area covered by the partnership company or community group
- Qualify for or be in receipt of a maintenance grant for further or higher education (in exceptional cases this requirement may not apply)
- Be in one of the following status categories:
- Hold EU nationality*
- Have official refugee status
- Have been granted humanitarian leave to remain in the State
While the Fund is primarily aimed at supporting students on full-time courses, applications from students participating in recognised part-time courses will also be considered.
*Irish nationals are included in this category
