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Jasmin Griffin, 25 Apr
A LIMERICK university has assisted students who want access to higher
education with "transformative" academic scholarships.
In a ceremony this Tuesday, the achievements of 17 students were
recognised as they were presented scholarships for the 2022-2023
academic year at the Millennium Theatre, Technological University of
the Shannon (TUS), Moylish Campus.
The objective of the academic scholarships is to support access to
higher education and help students overcome challenges to remaining in
education.
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Congratulating the scholarship recipients and expressing pride in their
achievements to date, Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS,
highlighted how these scholarships go beyond just supporting
individuals. "These scholarships make a huge difference to the lives of
the determined, hardworking and talented scholarship recipients; their
families and communities," he said.
"The long-term benefit of the Leaders@TUS scholarships and 1916
Bursaries to the supporting companies, the community and indeed the
local economy is the availability of highly employable, work ready
graduates, who have already proven their determination to succeed," he
added.
Shannen Slattery, a recipient of the Leaders@TUS Scholarship said,
"Having my financial burdens eased by this scholarship has improved my
mental health, and has increased my presence in college tenfold. With
this scholarship, I am happier, freer, and excited to continue my
education," she candidly stated.
She added, a thank you to the Frawley Family Foundation for "supporting
such a great programme."
Almost 190 students have been assisted with access to higher education
at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Midwest campuses
through academic scholarships since 2014.
During the last eight years more than 40 companies in the Midwest
contributed to the Leaders@TUS scholarship, with over €2 million
invested in the provision of academic scholarships across the Moylish,
Clare Street, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis campuses in that time.