Gifted Wicklow student to have university fees covered by All Ireland Scholarship
The third level educational scholarship, established by JP McManus in 2008, is awarded to 125 of the highest-achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students chosen from each county.
Cayden Elliott, from Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, was the Wicklow student honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony on April 25, in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.
Also in attendance at the ceremony was JP McManus; guest of honour and CEO of Cuan Mhuire Bruree, Sr Agnes Fitzgerald; Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Patrick O'Donovan, and director of skills, strategy and policy, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland, Graeme Wilkinson, as well as the family, friends and school representatives of the scholarship recipients.
Commenting at the awards ceremony, Mr McManus said: 'I am honoured to be here to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of these 125 students. To date, 1,924 students have received an All Ireland Scholarship and 1,382 of those students have since graduated from university. Today is a very special occasion for the class of 2024, their families, friends, and teachers. We wish them all the very best as they pursue their studies and university and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come.'
The scholarships provide financial support to gifted students pursuing third-level education and recipients receive €6,750 per annum, covering the duration of their undergraduate studies. The recipients must meet a further set of criteria, including attending a non-fee-paying school and be in receipt of a third level education maintenance grant from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
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