To honour the memory of Bernie Ruane, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has established the Bernie Ruane TUI Bursary.
One new bursary will be awarded each year to a student whose intention it is to pursue a career in post-primary teaching.
In recognition of Bernie’s service to the Shannon Branch of the TUI, in the first year of operation of the scheme the bursary will be awarded to an applicant who is currently a final year Leaving Certificate student of one of the schools in that Branch:
- St Flannan’s College, Ennis
- CBS Ennistymon
- Rice College, Ennis
- St Joseph’s, Tulla
- St Patrick’s Comprehensive School, Shannon
- St Caimin’s Community School, Shannon
- Mary Immaculate, Lisdoonvarna
- St Joseph’s, Spanish Point
- Coláiste Mhuire, Ennis
Click here for an application form
Click here for an explanatory leaflet setting out fuller details
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 21st May 2021.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.