DIT Access Programme

The DIT Access Service was established in 1999 to assist individuals and communities in overcoming socio-economic barriers to accessing higher education. There are currently over 800 Access students studying at DIT.

In 2013 DIT Foundation, following a generous donation from the DIT Fashion Show, awarded 4 scholarships to 4 exceptional students on the Access Programme. These scholarships were awarded to students who have shown exceptional commitment to others.

DIT Foundation Award Annual Fund Scholarships to DIT Access students (L to R) John O’Connor (BSc. Environmental Health), Zineb Nouhi (BSc Mathematical Sciences), Lorna Maher (Planning &Environmental Management), Darren Scully (BA Leisure Management).

DIT Access support students from disadvantaged schools in applying to higher education through a comprehensive programme of initiatives for schools and communities. The team facilitate access to higher education for students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds incorporating ethnic minority students through higher education access entry routes. They assist access students in adjusting successfully to DIT and gaining maximum benefit from their time in DIT by providing a range of post-entry supports.

Due to economic disadvantage DIT Access students receive extra financial and academic support while studying at DIT.