Our Active Citizenship awardees have been involved in or have been a leader in voluntary or community organisations, for example St. Vincent De Paul, Scouting Ireland, Special Olympics or a sports/social organisation. Activities include volunteering at community events, becoming a Meitheal Leader, participating in Silver or Gold Gaisce Awards, peer mentoring within the school environment, being an active member of the student council team or coaching or assisting in voluntary camps or a sports/social organisation. Activities can also include volunteering to go overseas to places such as Lourdes, charitable fundraising activities, active membership of a charitable organisation.
Whatever your academic and career goals may be, SETU encourages CAO applicants with a passion for sports, creative arts, active citizenship, or innovation and entrepreneurship to apply for additional points under the SETU Rising Stars Entry Scheme. Don’t be hindered by the thought that you cannot apply because you want to study science or business.
Note that to be eligible to apply, you must have completed, or are currently completing, your Leaving Certificate or QQI FE course.
You must complete an online application which consists of a number of sections including your personal details, current/previous education in addition to the relevant category achievements and ambitions.
Supporting documentation is required for achievements outlined and could include certificates, evidence of official recognition or participation, references, published articles or more.
Some courses are excluded from this scheme, please contact [email protected] for details.
If you apply under a number of categories for additional points and are successful in more than one category, the highest points in a singular category will be awarded. Points attained across a number of categories under the SETU Rising Stars scheme cannot be accumulated.
Open date: The scheme will open for application in December 2023.
Closing date: 1 May 2024.
Notification of outcome: Applicants will be advised of the outcome in July 2024
Offers: Will be made in accordance with the CAO offer schedule and protocols
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at [email protected]