Google Insight Scholarship
This scholarship will support 3rd level students from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and communities, with a particular focus placed on students studying courses related to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital safety.
The programme aims to assist underrepresented students in completing their undergraduate degree, through scholarship funding and wrap-around support.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship programme applicants must be from an under-represented socioeconomically disadvantaged background. Applicants will need to be registered with the ATU access office. Applicants will need to fall under one or more of the following categories, including but not limited to:
- HEAR Students
- DARE Students
- Members of the Traveller community and members of the Roma community
- Lone Parents and Care leavers
- Women in STEM
Successful applicants will be awarded €5,000 per year, up to a maximum duration of 5 years. Students must be registered with their local University Access Office, and also registered to one of the eligible courses listed below in order to apply.
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing | ATU Donegal |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing | ATU Donegal |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | ATU Donegal |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing | ATU Donegal & ATU Sligo |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics | ATU Donegal |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Digital Media | ATU Galway |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Networks and Cyber Security | ATU Sligo |
| Bachelor of Science in Computing in Software Development | ATU Sligo |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Automation and Robotics | ATU Sligo |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in computing in software development | ATU Sligo |
Additional Support Offered
In addition to the €5,000 offered to students per year, each successful applicant will take part in a mentorship programme which will be run through Insight. Each student will be provided with mentorship support from senior Insight academics and industry leaders.
Application Process
This scholarship will be open for applications for students beginning their university education in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Scholars entering the programme must finish their studies by 2029, therefore the list of applicable courses will be subject to change each year.
Each eligible student can apply through an online application, which will be distributed by the access offices at the beginning of the academic year.
A committee will rank each application based on the applicant’s indicators of disadvantage.
Successful applicants will be notified and awarded €5,000 per year for the duration of their studies.
For further information please scan QR Code below or contact scholarships@insight-centre.org
