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Every year, bright and determined young people across Ireland face a future limited not by their potential – but by poverty. In 2024 alone, more than 190,000 children were living in poverty (CSO Survey of Income and Living Conditions 2024). That same year, SVP received over 4,000 requests for help with university and college course support, including more than 200 first-time callers.
One of those calls came from Kathleen, who turned to SVP when she had nowhere else to go. Her daughter Emily – top of her class and dreaming of becoming a nurse – faced losing her chance at a university education. Not because she lacked talent. But because of poverty and hardship.
Thanks to generous people like you, the SVP’s Education and Training Bursary Fund stepped in. Today, Emily is a qualified nurse, has finished top of her class, and is about to begin her first job in the nursing profession. Her life was changed forever – because someone like you chose to give.
Out of 39 requests from third level and higher education students for support with laptops, 18 also made a request for support with food – highlighting the broader financial pressures students face. SVP’s Education and Training Bursary Fund helps cover essential costs like course fees, books and materials, travel expenses, and other costs that make education feel out of reach. These grants, usually between €1,000 and €3,000, provide more than financial support – they offer hope, stability, and the chance to build a future.
No one should be denied an education because of poverty or circumstance. Your gift today will help transform a life tomorrow.
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