Education Awards and Dan Kellegher 2025
Are you an Undergraduate, doing a PLC or Apprenticeship ?
Click here to enter our Education Awards
(Full-time course, PLC or apprenticeship of at least 2 years duration)
For full list of T&C’s please click here
Are you a Post – Graduate ?
Click here to enter our Dan Kellegher Memorial Awards
(full time or part time course of at least 1 year’s duration at post graduate level)
For full list of T&C’s please click here
Terms and conditions for both awards: Students must be attending college, PLC or apprenticeship to apply for these awards and must be members of Cara Credit Union and apply using their own account details. Proof of college place and course of study, PLC or apprenticeship will be required to receive winnings. Once eligible to join Cara Credit Union, non-members can join and apply by the closing date of the 31st of October (to start your application to become a Cara Credit Union Member click here )
Applications accepted until the 31st of October 2025
Need a Student Loan? Click here to apply.
Student Current Account with Free Banking
Our new Current Account gives you instant access to your money through our Mastercard® Debit Card, a secure app and online portal, mobile functionality, and best of all, there’s free day-to-day banking for Students! You also get access to Mastercard Priceless Cities with digital experiences like free yoga classes and priority access to sporting and music events. The Student Current Account is available to Credit Union members enrolling or currently enrolled in full-time third-level education.
Features & Benefits:
- Free day-to-day banking
- Mastercard Debit Card with Contactless
- Online & Mobile banking
- Overdraft for emergency funds
- Student Loans with reduced interest rates
- Access to Mastercard Priceless Cities
Click here to apply
Important Information:
Students may be eligible to apply for a fee concession if they are pursuing a verified full-time ( 21+ hours per week) course of study for one or more years.
Fees and charges apply for using your Debit Card for purchases and cash withdrawals in a foreign currency. Terms and Conditions apply. For overdrafts and loans, you must be 18 years or older. Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. A parental/guardian guarantee may be required.