Applications Now Open for IHREC Student Bursary for Professional Diploma in Human Rights & Equality

Posted on 6 May 2021 Last updated on 23 May 2021

As part of its work on promoting the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is delighted to announce the launch of the sixth and final year of our student bursary scheme for prospective students of the Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality at the Institute of Public Administration.


In 2021, the bursary scheme will support applications from individuals employed by Civil Society Organisations only. The bursary scheme will cover all course fees for successful applicants. There are 6 bursary places available.

The Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality is a one-year, part-time programme that has been developed in conjunction with the Institute of Public Administration.

The application process is open now and the closing date is Wednesday, 9 June 2021 at 5pm (sharp).

Queries related to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission bursary scheme can be sent to bursary@ihrec.ie

For all other queries related to the Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality programme, please contact the Institute for Public Administration here.

Further information about the student bursary scheme and application criteria via the button below:

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