54 Adult Learners Receive Uversity Scholarship
September 23, 2024 | by Tracey

54 adult learners from across Ireland have been awarded a Uversity scholarship, enabling them to attend university for the first time.
Uversity is a registered Charity providing Scholarships for mature students, from less advantaged backgrounds, to pursue their dreams of achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the third level Universities and Colleges across the island of Ireland.
Scholarships are awarded based on an online written application, successful interview process and on demonstrated financial need. Recipients can choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Uversity has been awarding third level scholarships to adult learners since 2018 and has awarded over 270 scholarships to date. A high percentage have subsequently graduated with first class honours degrees. Perspective students from all 32 counties are invited to apply.
Uversity Programme Director, Gretta FitzGerald said: “We have seen first-hand how life changing adult education can be for promoting personal and professional development. Uversity are delighted to award 54 scholarships to this fantastic group of adult learners. They are an inspiration to all, and we wish them the very best of luck in their future studies. We are looking forward to seeing what they accomplish in years to come.”
2024 Uversity Scholarship recipient, Conor Gissane, starting in TU Dublin Grangegorman, said: “If someone had told me three years ago that I would be here, I wouldn’t have believed them. I’ve faced my own battles with addiction, and because of that, I decided to make a career change and go back to college.
“I began with a Level 5 in social care at DFEI and then moved on to complete my Level 6 at Liberties College. It was during my time there that I learned about the possibility of continuing my studies in a third-level institution. I also discovered Uversity and the incredible work they do to help people reach their full potential.
“I was amazed by what Uversity offers its scholars—not just financial support, but also the opportunity to be part of a community of current and past scholars. Their knowledge, experience, and encouragement help new scholars like me to aim high and achieve our goals. The support from Uversity and the scholar community has been truly incredible.”
There are two levels of financial support available, depending on whether the scholarship recipient has dependent children. Those without dependent children will receive €5,000 per annum for their degree while those with dependent children are awarded €7,000.
For further information, please visit www.uversity.org to learn more about the Uversity scholarship programme, including how to apply. The next application window opens in early 2025.
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