The annual Stepping Stones award supports residents who wish to pursue self-improvement, skills, degree or diploma courses. If you have been thinking of taking that first step and applying for a course, and need some financial assistance, maybe Stepping Stones is for you: Scroll down to read more about Stepping Stones.
Stepping Stones Award Class of 2023
* 24 Awards
* €21,224 Total financial support
* 18 Third-level qualifications
* 6 Certificate and skills qualifications
Applications for a Stepping Stones award can be submitted through the link below. Once applications close a panel of three judges review the applications and make awards. Each application is considered in its own right based on the information supplied in the application.
The level of award varies for different courses, for example, for personal and career development courses, Stepping Stones can provide assistance of up to €500 for one year: For third level courses, where people do not have access to a SUSI grant, an SVP bursary or a credit union loan, Stepping Stones can provide assistance up to €1,000 for one year. If a course is over two or more years it is possible to apply each year for support from Stepping Stones.
Past awardees of Stepping Stones have pursued a wide range of courses from flower arranging, Jewellery making, radio broadcasting, addiction studies, to Shamanic practitioner. So, if you have a talent or interest that you want to develop and would like to submit an application for an award please follow the link below.
“I really want to move up in life, to educate myself, to give my sons and I a good secure life. Also, to show the boys it is never too late to return to education.” Quote from a previous awardee of Stepping Stones.
For further information about the Stepping Stones programme or to apply for an award, submit your application here or speak to your scheme manager or email clann@clannhousing.ie
Download Stepping Stones Terms & Conditions
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