All Ireland Scholarships 2012

SpirantSpem

Eathrin wrote: »

A guy from my school who got it last year had 575, 5 more than me.
Competition's large in Dublin! Flipping 13500!

It's a minimum of 2 scholarships per county. 100 scholarships are given out in the Rep. of Ireland. After 2 are given per county there are still 48 left to be dispersed among counties with the highest population of people sitting the LC with medical cards. Last year there were 11 scholarships given out in Galway, 6 in Dublin so it's not just limited to 2 per county.

victoria.eliza

If it's 5 best subjects I only got 440; 455 including maths.

Being from Cork, what's the likelyhood I'd be in with a chance? I'd imagine not very high...:p

Bears and Vodka

victoria.eliza wrote: »

If it's 5 best subjects I only got 440; 455 including maths.

Being from Cork, what's the likelyhood I'd be in with a chance? I'd imagine not very high...:p

Not a chance I'm afraid. Even people from the smallest of counties win with around 530ish at least.

I probably won't get it either, I know people in other schools did better.

Dicksboro_man

Hey guys,

I got 625 in the LC (pretty sure its the highest in KK), have a medical card and went to a public school, however I don't think Im in the contention for the scholarship, can anyone shed some light as to why I havent got any letter in post or been considered for the award?

partyatmygaff

Dicksboro_man wrote: »

Hey guys,

I got 625 in the LC (pretty sure its the highest in KK), have a medical card and went to a public school, however I don't think Im in the contention for the scholarship, can anyone shed some light as to why I havent got any letter in post or been considered for the award?

What makes you think you're not being considered? Letters were sent a week or two after offers were made (Or maybe after they were accepted, I can't quite remember).

If what you're saying is accurate, you're highly likely to get the letter sometime this week or next.

Eathrin

subz3r0 wrote: »

You need to have a medical card and go to a non fee paying school. That will filter out loads of people.

SpirantSpem wrote: »

It's a minimum of 2 scholarships per county. 100 scholarships are given out in the Rep. of Ireland. After 2 are given per county there are still 48 left to be dispersed among counties with the highest population of people sitting the LC with medical cards. Last year there were 11 scholarships given out in Galway, 6 in Dublin so it's not just limited to 2 per county.

I'm well aware of this but it still makes it roughly 600 into 13500 times harder than say Longford to get into the top two.
And I'm aware of the extra scholarships also, I was just making a point:)

chibihito

Just got a letter that I'm being considered.
My 5 best subjects are 3 A1s and 2 A2s, Dublin.
I'm beyond happy C: Good luck everyone!

kmf2012

I got my letter this morning 4A1s 2 A2s... Dublin in the form under the bit have you applied for any other awards does that include SUSI grants :P

spurious

I'm not sure it's as blunt as just the highest points. I know of at least one person got a scholarship a few years ago with less than 550 points but who had overcome a lot of personal difficulties.

chibihito

kmf2012 wrote: »

I got my letter this morning 4A1s 2 A2s... Dublin in the form under the bit have you applied for any other awards does that include SUSI grants :P

No, it doesn't

kmf2012

Ok thanks

Dicksboro_man

partyatmygaff wrote: »

What makes you think you're not being considered? Letters were sent a week or two after offers were made (Or maybe after they were accepted, I can't quite remember).

If what you're saying is accurate, you're highly likely to get the letter sometime this week or next.

scratch that, got the letter today

PictureFrame

*sigh* guess this means i'm out of contention! Oh well with only 440 with 5 subjects there wasn't much of a chance anyway! That scholarship would've definitely came in handy..

Bears and Vodka

Indeed. This thread got my hopes up yesterday :pac:

PictureFrame

I thought with only 600 doing the Leaving in Longford, 440 from the top 5 subjects would be enough but apparently it's not!

Damogib

Waiting anxiously for the postman, he normally comes around this time :O

Eathrin

Got my letter of consideration
Here's hoping the rest of the procedure goes smoothly.

PictureFrame

Eathrin wrote: »

Got my letter of consideration
Here's hoping the rest of the procedure goes smoothly.

Congratulations Cian!

Dicksboro_man

Guys,
does a letter of consideration mean you'll pretty much get it (unless someone beats you after rechecks)?

partyatmygaff

Dicksboro_man wrote: »

Guys,
does a letter of consideration mean you'll pretty much get it (unless someone beats you after rechecks)?

Usually yes.

Congratulations to everyone who got the scholarship! The hard work has finally paid off (Literally ). Hope you all enjoy the ceremony in November.

PictureFrame

partyatmygaff wrote: »

Usually yes.

Congratulations to everyone who got the scholarship! The hard work has finally paid off (Literally ). Hope you all enjoy the ceremony in November.

I'm guessing i'm not in contention since I didn't hear today, is that right partyatmygaff?

Eathrin

PictureFrame wrote: »

I'm guessing i'm not in contention since I didn't hear today, is that right partyatmygaff?

Well give it a day, it's possible that the post is delayed.

partyatmygaff

PictureFrame wrote: »

I'm guessing i'm not in contention since I didn't hear today, is that right partyatmygaff?

It's hard to tell. If you live in a rural area with a slow/dodgy postal service (Longford may well qualify as that... ) then you may just end up getting the letter tomorrow. It's very possible.

For those wondering when they'll get the offer letter... looking at the letters I received last year, the letter of consideration from the Dept. was sent out on the 24th August and the offer letter from the Trust itself was sent out on the 12th September.

PictureFrame

Eathrin wrote: »

Well give it a day, it's possible that the post is delayed.

Hopefully. Even though I doubt it! ;(.. Heard you're going Suit shopping Thursday Ciano

partyatmygaff wrote: »

It's hard to tell. If you live in a rural area with a slow/dodgy postal service (Longford may well qualify as that... ) then you may just end up getting the letter tomorrow. It's very possible.

For those wondering when they'll get the offer letter... looking at the letters I received last year, the letter of consideration from the Dept. was sent out on the 24th August and the offer letter from the Trust itself was sent out on the 12th September.

Longford= Definition of slow/dodgy.. I'll keep on hoping

mcnm1993

Hey guys I don't know if this is suitable for this thread but here it goes.
I got my letter of consideration today for the scholarship but I'm just wondering will it influence my chances of getting the grant this year if I am awarded it?? Is it either 1 or the other?
Btw I'm from Mayo and I got 595(including HL Maths) and my 5 best subjects were 3x A1s and 2xA2s. Does anyone know if I stand a chance? Thanks in advance

finality

Eathrin wrote: »

Got my letter of consideration
Here's hoping the rest of the procedure goes smoothly.

Yay Cian

Eathrin

PictureFrame wrote: »

Hopefully. Even though I doubt it! ;(.. Heard you're going Suit shopping Thursday Ciano

I'm just picking up the one I've ordered :L
I was looking at the €85 Dunnes Tux, but given the fantastic news this morning I think I'll splash out €125 in SuitCo. on their sale tux
#Glamourlife :cool::pac:

Eathrin

mcnm1993 wrote: »

Hey guys I don't know if this is suitable for this thread but here it goes.
I got my letter of consideration today for the scholarship but I'm just wondering will it influence my chances of getting the grant this year if I am awarded it?? Is it either 1 or the other?
Btw I'm from Mayo and I got 595(including HL Maths) and my 5 best subjects were 3x A1s and 2xA2s. Does anyone know if I stand a chance? Thanks in advance

You can have just one Scholarship as far as I'm aware but you can simultaneously be awarded the scholarship and maintenance grant.

PictureFrame

Eathrin wrote: »

I'm just picking up the one I've ordered :L
I was looking at the €85 Dunnes Tux, but given the fantastic news this morning I think I'll splash out €125 in SuitCo. on their sale tux
#Glamourlife :cool::pac:

I'd go for whichever, seriously I spent over 400e on my suit for the grad and it's thrown in my wardrobe, I probably won't wear it for years again.. </3

partyatmygaff

Eathrin wrote: »

You can have just one Scholarship as far as I'm aware but you can simultaneously be awarded the scholarship and maintenance grant.

I was told that being eligible for the maintenance grant was necessary to be eligible for the scholarship.