Since 1958, the Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) has provided a focal point for those working in the extractive industry in Ireland.
We would like to continue this support by offering financial assistance to individuals studying to gain a qualification, or a working individual improving their knowledge in a subject, related to the Mining, Quarrying or Extractives Industries.
There are two bursaries of €1,000.
To apply, simply submit a 500-word essay describing your interest in the extractive industry and how the award could benefit you.
On selection of appropriate candidates, an IMQS panel will then interview the successful applicants.
Closing date for submissions; 17:00 – Wednesday 31st July 2024.
Please ensure you fulfil the eligibility criteria before you begin the application process.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for an IMQS bursary an applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
- Based in Ireland, including Northern Ireland.
- Be a 3rd Level Student studying a relevant subject relating to mining and quarrying or the extractive industry. This is also applicable to employees in the mining, quarrying or extractives industries wishing to pursue further education.
- Have applied prior to the application deadline in the year in which funding is requested.
- Have not previously been awarded an IMQS Bursary.
- The educational topic falls within the remit of IMQS.
- Bursaries are non-transferable and must be used for the purpose stated on the submitted form. Awardees who are unable to use the award for the purpose set out in their application must relinquish it.
- Bursary applicant must be willing to attend an interview.
- On completion, a Bursary recipient must commit to write a 500-word description on how the bursary was used and how it benefitted the recipient. This information can be used by the IMQS to promote the society.
Email completed form to [email protected] with the subject: BURSARY
