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AbbVie Ireland STEM Excellence Scholarship
The AbbVie Ireland scholarship aims to support students from underrepresented or less advantaged backgrounds by offering an annual bursary to help cover the costs of third-level education.
The initiative is designed to encourage greater diversity and inclusion in STEM-related disciplines, ensuring that more students have access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Up to three scholarships are available to students at ATU’s Sligo Campus. To apply, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria detailed below.
Each scholarship is valued at up to €12,000 per student over 4 years, to a maximum of €3,000 per year. An internship as part of the scholarship is expected and will be organised in collaboration with the ATU and AbbVie Ireland, subject to business needs.
Eligibility
To be considered for the AbbVie Ireland – ATU STEM Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have submitted a formal application through the CAO for Year 1 of one of the eligible full-time undergraduate programmes listed below, for entry into the 2025/26 academic year.
- Be a resident in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland
- Have completed the Leaving Certificate or a PLC course within the last two years, or meet the criteria for a mature student.
- Be actively involved in their community and demonstrate a willingness to contribute
- Be in receipt of a SUSI grant
Eligible Programmes
The scholarships are applicable to the following programmes on the Sligo campus of ATU
| CAO Code | Programme Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
| AU859 | Forensic Investigation and Analysis | Level 7 |
| AU970 | Forensic Investigation and Analysis | Level 8 |
| AU856 | Occupational Safety and Health | Level 7 |
| AU967 | Occupational Safety and Health | Level 8 |
| AU857 | Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | Level 7 |
| AU968 | Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | Level 8 |
| AU831 | Mechatronic Engineering | Level 7 |
| AU833 | Mechanical Engineering | Level 7 |
| AU943 | Mechanical Engineering | Level 8 |
How to Apply
Complete the online application form by 29th August 2025
Supporting documents can be emailed to ie-sli-hr@abbvie.com as soon as they are available when notified by SUSI as per agreement. Applicants may provide details of other obstacles that hinder access to third-level education (emotional, physical, cultural or social).
Timeline
Successful candidates will be invited for an informal interview.
More Information
- View the full Scholarship Booklet (Coming Soon)
- For questions or further assistance, please email: cao.sligo@atu.ie