STUDENT LAPTOP SCHEME

As part of the package of COVID supports for higher and further education institutions, the Department
of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has allocated funding for a once-off
COVID-19 grant to support disadvantaged students in the higher education sector in accessing ICT
devices.
This grant will allow RCSI to provide eligible students with a laptop to assist them in completing their
chosen course.

Eligibility
Full-time and part-time students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) are eligible to receive a device
under this grant. The grant covers both incoming first year students and returning students.

RCSI is required to allocate laptops based on target groups identified in the National Plan for Equity of
Access to Higher Education 2015 – 2021:
o Students disadvantaged by socio-economic barriers
o First time mature students
o Students with disabilities
o Part-time/flexible learning students
o Students who hold further education qualifications
o Students who are members of the Traveller and Roma communities
o Lone parents
o Members of ethnic minorities

Eligibility will be assessed on a needs basis and students must demonstrate a verifiable need for the
device. Students will have to submit evidence to RCSI in order to prove eligibility. Appropriate evidence
and supporting documents must be submitted with the application form below.

How To Apply
Applications can be made by completing and returning the Laptop Scheme Application Form below.
Completed forms along with supporting documentation must be emailed
to studentservices@rcsi.ie (stating “laptop scheme application” in the subject line). Hard copies cannot
be accepted.

Applications Currently Open

Terms and conditions:

This grant is not guaranteed for all students.
The laptop remains the property of RCSI and must be returned upon completion of your studies.
Non-eligible:
International, non-EU fee-paying students are not considered eligible for support under this Grant.

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Application Form 2020/21

Personal Information

Family Name: Date of Birth:

First Name: Place of Birth:

City & Country

Home Address: Address for correspondence (if different):

Phone: Phone:
Mobile Phone: E-mail Address:

RCSI Student No. Course of Study Year of study (e.g. 1st, 2nd etc)

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What target group do you fall into: (Please mark the

(Target groups identified in the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015 – applicable box)
2021)

Students disadvantaged by socio-economic barriers

First time mature students

Students with disabilities

Part-time/flexible learning students

Students who hold further education qualifications

Students who are members of the Traveller and Roma communities

Lone parents

Members of ethnic minorities

*See page 7 for examples of the required supporting documentation.

Please state here why you are requesting a laptop

Please give as detailed an account as possible: (Use additional pages if needed)
1. Why you should be considered for this scheme
2. Why having a laptop from this scheme will support you with your studies.
3. Why you have not been able to purchase a laptop for yourself.

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 Declaration

I understand that existing RCSI and/or other external records may be accessed in order to assist the
processing of this application.

I certify that the information supplied is correct and complete and a true representation of my current
personal and financial status.

I understand
that some information may be shared with external bodies as requested for example SUSI,
Department of Higher Education (funders of this initiative).

I understand that if my application is approved, the laptop remains RCSI property and must be returned
at the end of my course.

Signature of applicant: __________________________ Date: _______________

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YES NO
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM

YES NO
DOCUMENTATION OF ANY OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORTS,
AWARDS, BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS YOU ARE IN RECEIPT OF

YES NO
ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
ASSIST YOUR APPLICATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED

WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO:

STUDENTSERVICES@RCSI.IE

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DARE Student
HEAR Student
Student registered with the
RCSI Learning & Disability
Support service
Students in receipt of
maintenance grant from SUSI
Part time/flexible learner
Students who hold further
education qualifications
First time mature students
Lone parents
Members of ethnic minorities
*The above is not exhaustive if you have other circumstances that would deem you eligible for this grant
you may submit evidence to support this.
Please note: If you have your original letter/email from SUSI confirming you are eligible for a maintenance
grant, that is acceptable in this instance.
Letter/Email from DARE deeming you eligible for the DARE scheme
and confirmation from SUSI that you are eligible for a maintenance
grant or BTEA.
Letter/Email from HEAR deeming you eligible for the HEAR scheme.
Written confirmation from the RCSI Learning & Disability Support
service that you are registered with the service and do not require a
specific laptop.
Along with evidence of one of the following;
o Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
o Letter from SUSI confirming you are in receipt of a
maintenance grant.
o Jobseekers Benefit
o Jobseekers Allowance
o One Parent Family
o Disability Allowance
o Qualified Adults of Working Age
o Carers Allowance
o Farm Assist/Fish Assist
o Widow’s Widower’s of Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory
or Non-contributory Pension
o Blind Pension
o Deserted Wives Allowance
A letter/email from SUSI confirming you are in receipt a maintenance
grant
o If you are in receipt of an eligible Department of Employment
Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) payment for 9 of the
previous 12 months. Eligible payments are as follows.
o Jobseekers Benefit
o Jobseekers Allowance
o One Parent Family
o Disability Allowance
o Qualified Adults of Working Age
o Carers Allowance
o Farm Assist/Fish Assist
o Widow’s Widower’s of Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory
or Non-contributory Pension
o Blind Pension
o Deserted Wives Allowance
o Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
o Letter from SUSI confirming you are in receipt of a
maintenance grant.
o Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
o Letter from SUSI confirming you are in receipts of a
maintenance grant
o One Parent Family payment from DEASP
o Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
o Letter from SUSI confirming you are in receipts of a
maintenance grant