The aim of the programme was to highlight remarkable people who demonstrate the ability to make Irish society a better place
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) recently held a President’s Scholarship ceremony for its 2020 and 2021 recipients.
Altogether nine students were awarded scholarships.
The scholarship scheme has been running since September 2016 and encourages and rewards young people who show a capacity to shape a better society.
Each year, since then, up to five exceptional young students have been awarded scholarships with a total value of up to €12,000. Each President’s Scholar receives a bursary of €2,000 per year of study along with €500 per semester.
The President’s Scholarship programme had sought applications from individuals with attributes such as being creative, innovators, leaders, or people who make significant contributions to community. The aim of the programme was to highlight remarkable people who demonstrate the ability to make Irish society a better place.
WIT President Prof Willie Donnelly in his speech had praise for the recipients and the important role models in their lives. “I would like to acknowledge the contribution that our latest scholars have made to their communities which makes them deserving recipients the President Scholarship award. I would also like to recognise the role of the student’s parents, their teachers and second level school community in supporting their development as community leaders.”
The recipients are:
Emma Ryan from Cashel, Co Tipperary. A past pupil of Cashel Community School, Emma started on the BA (Hons) Accounting (Level 8) in Waterford in 2020.
Grace Malone from Waterford city. A past pupil of Presentation Secondary School Waterford, Grace has gone on to study BEng Engineering Common Entry (Level 8) in Waterford in 2020.
James Fitzpatrick from Rathmoyle, Co Kilkenny. A past pupil of CBS Kilkenny, James has gone on to study BSc Exercise Sciences Common Entry (Level 8) in Waterford in 2020.
Ben Roche, Davidstown, Co Wexford. A past pupil of St Mary's CBS, Enniscorthy, Ben has gone on to study BA (Hons) Culinary Arts (Level 8) in Waterford in 2020.
Caleb Cullen, Ramsgrange, Co Wexford. A past pupil of Ramsgrange Community School, Ramsgrange, Co Wexford, Caleb has gone on to study BSc (Hons) Science Common Entry (Level 8) in Waterford in 2020.
Kyle Sullivan from Tramore, Co Waterford. A past pupil of Waterpark College, Waterford, Kyle started on the BA (Hons) Accounting - Level 8 in Waterford in 2021.
Michael O'Regan, Dunmmore East, Co Waterford. A past pupil of Ramsgrange Community School, Michael started on the BSc (Hons) Architectural & Building Information Modelling Technology - Level 8 in Waterford in 2021.
Chloe Lucey from Dunmanway, Co Cork. A past pupil of Mary Immaculate Community College, Dunmanway, Co Cork, Chloe started on the BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Common Entry) - Level 8 in Waterford in 2021.
Clara Bell, Cornerstown, Co Wexford. A past pupil of Presentation Secondary School Wexford, Clara started on the BA (Hons) Hospitality Management - Level 8 in Waterford in 2021.
Related Courses
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering (Common Entry)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Exercise Sciences (Common Entry)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in in Culinary Arts
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science (Common Entry)
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural & Building Information Modelling Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Sciences (Common Entry)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality Management
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