The 2018 All Ireland Scholarship awards ceremony took place at the University of Limerick this morning.
125 students from across the island of Ireland were awarded full academic financial support for the duration of their third level studies.
This year, 50% of scholarship recipients in the Republic of Ireland scored 600 points or over in the Leaving Certificate.
"I have been that Principal who has been thrilled for All Ireland Scholarship winning students, and their parents." @LimerickCLG Hurling Manager and @abbeytipp Principal, John Kiely. #AIScholarships2018 pic.twitter.com/2JDnjk7WHx
— All Ireland Scholarships (@AIScholarships) 24 November 2018
#AIScholarships2018 recipient Megan Hamill from Armagh with @Economy_NI Permanent Secretary Noel Lavery, Minister of State for Higher Education @mitchelloconnor, and JP McManus. pic.twitter.com/Vg1SzxTCOZ
— All Ireland Scholarships (@AIScholarships) 24 November 2018
Established in 2008, the scholarships are valued at €6,750 per annum in the Republic of Ireland and £5,500 in Northern Ireland and continue for the duration of the undergraduate programme chosen by each scholarship winner.
The winners were commended for their achievements by the guest of honour, Limerick Senior Hurling Manager John Kiely:
"It's an amazing opportunity for the students, it gives them stability in their education, it gives them financial support to get them through their education and its transformational for the kids, their families and it's a huge honour for the schools involved."
