U First application 2023

What is U First?

The U First programme supports and upskills 5th & 6th year students from our linked schools who plan to go to university. 

Participants will attend monthly workshops and participate in various events during the programme.

Criteria to apply?

You must be in 5th Year and intend to complete the Irish Leaving Certificate.

You must intend on taking at least four higher level subjects & at least ordinary level maths, and have a genuine interest in going to college. Please note that you may be called for an interview as part of the selection process.

Note: If you are in Foster Care, under the care of Tusla (the Child and Family Agency) or are a member of the Traveller Community, we particularly welcome your application. However, you will need to take at least four higher subjects to be eligible for U First.

Deadline: 

Your details

Your First Name

Your last name.

Example

Please check https://www.eircode.ie/ if you do not know this

Do any of the following apply to you?

Tick all options that apply to you.

Please provide the name of a parent/guardian we can contact in the event of an emergency

Your school details

Name of secondary school you are attending

Please indicate what year you are in at school

Please indicate which day of the week your school takes a half day. If you do not have a half day in your school, just enter n/a

DCU may contact this person in relation to your application.

Your family

Do you or your parent(s)/guardian(s) have a HSE medical card/GP visit card
Do you or your parent(s) or guardian(s) receive any means tested Social Welfare Payments?

Your college plans

Questions Honours Ordinary Foundation n/a
Please select the leaving Certificate subjects you intend to take at Higher Level only

Tick all that apply.

Do you plan to go to college?
Would you be interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths at University?

Note: Your Personal Statement is an important part of your application and should be completed by you.

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