At a glance

• Value: €3,000
• You must be a current UCC Student to be eligible for this bursary
• Questions about this bursary can be directed to AppSocialStudies@ucc.ie

The award is in honour of Finbarr O’Driscoll, former president of the IMPACT trade union who worked tirelessly for workers rights and social justice. The Cork Health and Local Government Branch of FORSA is recognising the contribution of Finbarr though the establishment of this award, which we hope will strengthen links between the trade union movement and students with an interest in social justice.

Eligibility criteria

Successful completion of Year 2 of BYCW programme and first place in marks awarded for SS2104 Social Analysis II (10 credits) essay.

The candidate who achieves the top mark in SS2104 will be awarded the Bursary in June of the relevant year.

The Fórsa Finbarr O’Driscoll Social Justice Bursary will be awarded annually. The awardee will be expected to make a presentation to the Fóras Cork Health and Local Government Branch on their essay. They will also be invited to engage with the research interests and social justice concerns of Fóras and where possible, to reflect these in their academic work in Year 3 of the BYCW programme.