Rush Community Council has announced a new student bursary to support eligible students from the Rush electoral district who are pursuing third-level studies in journalism, photography and media-related fields.

The bursary is funded through remaining funds associated with Rush Community News, which is no longer in publication. Rush Community Council has approved the use of these funds to continue supporting education and the development of community-focused media skills.

The bursary is open to students residing in the Rush electoral district who are entering their second year or above of an eligible course.

Commenting on the launch, Erin Cartlidge, Chairperson of Rush Community Council, said:“This bursary has been established to ensure that the remaining funds from Rush Community News are used in a way that supports education and recognises the importance of media and communication skills within our community.”

Full details of the application process will be announced shortly.

For further information, please contact Rush Community Council at manager@rushcoco.ie