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New Avenues to Teaching (NAT) is an initiative that aims to increase the diversity of the Irish teaching force.
We want to encourage and support students from groups that are currently considered to be under-represented in teaching to achieve their goal of becoming a post-primary teacher with the School of Education in UCC.
This includes students on the following courses:
Professional Master in Education (PME)
PME (Art & Design)
BEd Gaeilge
BEd Science Education
BEd Physical Education, Sports Studies & Arts
Eligibility Criteria for NAT Support
NAT aims to support students from groups who are currently considered 'under-represented' in teaching.
Target Groups for NAT
Students with a Disability (or Disabilities)
Students from Ethnic Minorities
Students from the Traveller Community
QQI Entry Route
Students who are Lone Parents
HEAR-eligible students
Students who were or are in the Care of the State/Direct Provision/Supported Accommodation
DEIS Second Level School Attendance
Mature Students (in undergraduate programmes only)
Bursaries are awarded on a yearly basis so even if you have previously recieved a NAT Bursary you must still re-apply by submitting an application for this year's bursary.
