Bursary programme opens for Castlerea students
Karen Guest, TUS Lecturer; Marise O’Toole, Deputy CEO Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union; Dr Michael Tobin, TUS Interim Dean Faculty of Business and Hospitality; Claire Mulvihill, Marketing Executive ACCU and Dr. Alison Sheridan, TUS Head of Department of Business & Management at the launch of Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union’s Student Bursary for 2024. Pic. Nathan Cafolla
A student bursary programme operated by Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union aims to alleviate some of the financial burden of education for students.
Details of the 2024 bursary programme were announced last week. The bursary, totalling €1,500, will assist the recipients in pursuing their academic goals.
The recipient of the student bursary will be the Athlone or Castlerea secondary school student who achieves the highest points in their Leaving Certificate exams and plans to attend the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus, in 2024 to study under the Faculty of Business & Hospitality.
"We understand the challenges that students face when it comes to financing their education," said Marise O’Toole, Deputy CEO of Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union. "Our student bursary is designed to provide tangible support to deserving individuals, enabling them to focus on their studies without the added stress of financial worries."
"We believe in investing in the future of our community, and supporting education is a vital part of that commitment," Ms O’Toole added. "By offering this bursary, we hope to empower students to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society."
Dr Michael Tobin, Acting Dean of Faculty of Business and Hospitality at TUS Athlone, warmly welcomed the launch of the 2024 bursary. "As a faculty, we are committed to shaping tomorrow's business leaders. Thanks to the generous support of Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union, one of our incoming students will receive invaluable assistance through the student bursary programme, which encourages and rewards academic excellence. Together, we will inspire future leaders to thrive and make impactful contributions to both the business world and society at large.”
Applications for the bursary are now open, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by July 1st.
For more information on eligibility criteria and application process visit www.accu.ie or drop into any of our offices in Irishtown, Monksland (Athlone) or Castlerea.
