Offaly student wins Bord na Móna scholarship
Ten students, including one from Offaly, have been chosen by Bord na Móna to join the scholarship strand of its ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme.
The successful local student is Oisin Spain, and he and the other nine will receive financial support to help with the cost of their studies as well as a work placement opportunity, site visits to Bord na Móna projects and a Bord na Móna assigned mentor.
The Pathways to the Future programme was launched last year to provide work experience and financial supports for individuals interested in pursuing studies and building a career in climate solutions and renewable energy. The programme consists of three different pathways: a Graduate Pathway, a Scholarship Pathway and an Apprenticeship Pathway.
All three of the pathways provide opportunities for young people to work on the front line of climate action and sustainable economic development.
The cost of studies and student life can present a challenge for some students navigating third level education, so Bord na Móna has created its Scholarships Pathway fund to provide financial support.
Applicants to the Scholarship scheme were required to submit a business case on a Net Zero economy in Ireland. Eligible candidates needed to be enrolled in undergraduate studies (level 8), masters or doctoral studies.
The scholarship recipients Julieta Rubis, Emily Lawless-Greene, Anmol Barigidad, Alex Gisca, Hannah Murphy, Oisin Spain, Joe McDonagh, Leanne Hickey, Hafiz Muhammed Farooq and Aoife Gaughan, were recently acknowledged at a special event in Bord na Móna’s Newbridge HQ by Chief Executive Tom Donnellan and Head of HR and Corporate Affairs, Sharon Doyle.
Sharon Doyle, Head of HR and Corporate Affairs at Bord na Móna said, “The ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme is a great opportunity for young professionals and students alike to get good experience and support in pursuing a career or their studies in sustainability and climate solutions. We look forward in particular to welcoming the ten new students onto our Scholarship Programme and wish them the very best of luck on their respective academic paths.”