Galway Wind Park Scholarship Programme

Providing third-level educational opportunities for local people to gain qualifications and ultimately build strong careers

Geographical scope:

Funding is available to all those with a home address within 15 km of Galway Wind Park and currently studying or who hold an unconditional offer of a place for entry into the current academic year at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), University of Galway or another third level institution on the island of Ireland.

Level of funding: 

The Scholarship will grant 50% towards a student’s annual contribution fee over the duration of their course to a maximum of three years for undergraduates, and one year full-time or two years part-time for postgraduate courses. 

ATU allocate the fund annually to a reduction to the students account. 

Selection process: 

Students should apply directly to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) to apply for the Scholarship programme. 

Background

Galway Wind Park (GWP) is a joint venture between project partners, SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables. Now fully operational, Galway Wind Park is Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm, producing enough renewable energy to power more than 140,000 Irish homes – or every home in Galway city and county.

The aim of the Galway Wind Park Community Fund is to maximise value and impact for local communities and people in the long-term. One of the most ways we can do this is through powering education and skills development.

The Galway Wind Park Scholarship Programme aims to maximise value for local communities by providing third-level educational opportunities for local people to gain qualifications and ultimately build strong careers.