Scholarship for County Roscommo student
Chief Executive of Bord na Móna, Tom Donnellan (far left) pictured with recipients of the Bord na Móna Scholarship Pathway including Cormac Petrie from Knockcroghery.
A County Roscommon student has been awarded a scholarship by Bord na Móna in partnership with TUS Athlone.
Cormac Petrie from Knockcroghery is enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Energy programme. The scholarship provides financial support to assist with costs associated with further education studies.
Eligible applicants for the scholarship were drawn from the second year cohort of TUS Athlone’s Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Energy programme.
Applicants were required to submit a business case on renewable energy and a personal statement demonstrating their leadership qualities.
Bord na Móna has also provided scholarships to ten other third level students through the scholarship strand of its ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme, which provides financial supports for individuals interested in pursuing studies and building careers in climate action and sustainable economic development.
Eligible candidates were required to be enrolled in undergraduate studies (level 8), masters or doctoral studies, in a discipline relevant to the industry of Bord na Móna.
Sharon Doyle, Head of HR and Corporate Affairs at Bord na Móna said: “The Pathways to the Future scholarship provides a fantastic opportunity for students with an interest in climate action and renewable energy, enabling them to further their studies and build a foundation for their careers.
"Bord na Móna would like to congratulate the recipients of this year’s scholarships and the recipient of our scholarship with TUS Athlone. We were extremely impressed by the innovative and progressive thinking displayed by all of the recipients and wish them all the best for this academic year.”
