Atlantic Technological University’s first-ever entrance scholarship awards have been awarded this year.
Seventy-three students received their awards across the ATU Sligo, Letterkenny and Galway City Dublin Road campuses over three days in January.
Each of the current first-year students who were presented with awards achieved between 550 and 625 CAO points in the Leaving Certificate.
Each award winner received a €500 scholarship and a trophy designed by ATU Connemara graduate Eoin Kirwan, from Irish Laser wood Designs. The ceremonies were attended by the recipients and their families, along with their former post-primary school principals, vice-principals and guidance counsellors.
Among those recognised at the Donegal event was former Deele College (Raphoe) students and best friends Corey Gallagher and Ethan Doherty (pictured above). 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.
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 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.”
