Cork students awarded Bord na Móna 'Pathways to the Future' scholarships

Five Cork students have been awarded scholarships through the Bord na Móna ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme.

UCC students Marc Barrett Perez, Niamh O’Brien, Ciaran Kelleher, Rory Murphy and Lily Clifton from Cork were among 10 students chosen by Bord na Móna to join their annual scholarship programme.

The scholarship strand of the ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme provides financial supports for individuals interested in pursuing studies and building careers in climate action and sustainable economic development.

Challenges

As the cost of student life can present challenges for some in third level education, Bord na Móna established its scholarship fund in 2022 to help students manage academic expenses while preparing for future careers.

The scholarships are awarded annually to 10 students in third level education across Ireland.

The five 2024/2025 Cork scholarship recipients were also joined by UCD student Alannah Haugh from Clare, DBS student Paxia Novorin from Dublin, UL student Tom Tracey from Wexford, Maynooth University student Shane Sullivan from Kildare, and UCC student Seamus Fleming from Kerry.

Opportunity

Sharon Doyle, Head of HR and Corporate Affairs at Bord na Móna said: “Our 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.”

Additionally, Cormac Petrie from Roscommon was awarded a new scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year by Bord na Móna in partnership with TUS Athlone, where he 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.

“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,” Ms Doyle said.

The 11 scholarship recipients were recognised at a special event held in Bord na Móna’s Headquarters in Newbridge, Co Kildare.