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ATU Presents First Ever Entrance Scholarship Awards to 73 First Year Students
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) presented 73 Entrance Scholarship Awards to current first year students who achieved between 550 and 625 CAO points in the Leaving Certificate.
Over three days in January 2025, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) presented 73 Entrance Scholarship Awards to current first year students who achieved between 550 and 625 CAO points in the Leaving Certificate.
Three awards ceremonies took place across ATU in the Sligo, Letterkenny and Galway City Dublin Road campuses. Award recipients and their families, along with their former post-primary school principals, vice-principals and guidance counsellors attended these events.
Each award winner received a €500 scholarship and a trophy designed by ATU Connemara graduate Eoin Kirwan, from Irish Laser wood Designs.
The event marked and recognised the incredible accomplishments and achievements of these young students.
Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, presented the awards to each of the 73 award winners and in her address, she commended the students on their efforts and acknowledged the support of their families and schools.
Dr Flynn said; “I want to extend my congratulations to all the students on their incredible achievement in the Leaving Certificate examination. This award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of those students who have achieved over 550 points in their Leaving Certificate. ATU’s vision and mission is rooted in values such as inclusivity and respect. As these students progress in their academic journey at the university, we are committed to delivering on those values and supporting each of them in every aspect of university life – ensuring that they feel encouraged and empowered to achieve their goals.”
Speaking at the award ceremony, Dr Flynn added; “I encourage you to embrace the opportunities ahead, make the most of your time at ATU and know that we are here to support you every step of the way.”
Dr Michele Glacken, Vice President for Students, Teaching and Learning also added; “ATU’s Entrance Scholarship Awards recognise and celebrate students who excelled in their Leaving Certificate. At ATU, we attract students from a wide range of backgrounds, which includes high points students such as those recognised at this event. As a Technological University we create pathways, options and supports for all students, whether they progress direct to us from Leaving Certificate or come to ATU as a mature student. This event allows us to celebrate the achievements of those students who excelled in their Leaving Certificate, and these awards form part of a suite of scholarship offerings available across ATU.”
Students recognised at the events are studying across ATU’s nine campuses on a variety of programmes across a wide range of discipline areas.
Students such as Jessica Casey from Charlestown, Co Mayo, who received an award at the Sligo event and is now studying the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Irish. Jessica, a former pupil of St. Attracta’s College in Tubbercurry, recently signed for Sligo Rovers for a second time. She is also an ATU Sports Scholarship recipient.
Recognised at the Donegal event was former Deele College (Raphoe) students and best friends Corey Gallagher and Ethan Doherty. Ethan is studying the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Corey is studying the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science at the Letterkenny campus.
At the Galway City award ceremony, Príomhoide/Principal, Coláiste Oiriall, Muineachán/Monaghan, Brendan O’Dufaigh attended the event to mark the achievements of two of his former students, Jake Lambe and Isabelle McDonnell. Isabelle is studying the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science and Jake is studying the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Science. Brendan commended his students and their progression at ATU at the event.
