Dear Service Provider
Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF).
NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026
NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open and will close on 1 May 2025 at 5pm.
Please advise your staff to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a link to the NSLF Student Portal to register on the NSLF Student Portal, upload employment details and complete the new application process.
There are two steps in the application process and, in some instances, the employment record step could take several working days to complete. The numbers applying may also impact.
All applications must be submitted prior to the deadline of 1 May 2025. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
NSLF students continuing from the academic year 2024/2025
Pobal will contact continuing students directly in early summer asking individuals to verify their continuing eligibility for NSLF. Once eligibility is confirmed, a new letter of Conditional Funding will issue to the student for the academic year 2025/2026.
Training for continuing students will happen at a later stage and you will be notified.
Note: Continuing Students are existing students who successfully received NSLF funding for the academic year 2024/2025 and wish to continue to receive funding for NSLF for Academic Year 2025/2026.
Kind Regards,
The Early Years Team