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AbbVie Ireland – ATU STEM Excellence Scholarship
The AbbVie Ireland – ATU 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 AbbVie Ireland – ATU STEM Excellence Scholarship 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 applied through the CAO for entry to Year 1 of an eligible full-time undergraduate programme (listed below) in 2026/27 or have started the Science (Common Entry) programme or Engineering (Common Entry) programme and be progressing to Year 2 of one of the eligible programmes (listed below).
- 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
- Be available for a minimum of 6 months placement
Eligible Programmes
The scholarships are applicable to the following programmes on the Sligo campus of ATU
| CAO Code | Programme Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
| AU970 | Forensic Investigation and Analysis | Level 8 |
| AU967 | Occupational Safety and Health | Level 8 |
| AU976 | Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | Level 8 |
| AU969 | Biomedical Science | Level 8 |
| AU975 | Pharmacy | Level 9 |
| AU943 | Mechanical Engineering | Level 8 |
| AU965 | Science (Common Entry): – Occupational Safety and Health – Biomedical Science – Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | Level 8 – Year 2 students who choose the selected specialism |
| AU940 | Engineering (Common Entry): – Mechanical Engineering – Robotics and Automation | Level 8 – Year 2 students who choose the selected specialism |
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 intake are now open. To apply please download the scholarship booklet and complete the Application form before Friday 9th October 2026.
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 in October/November 2026.
More Information
- The 2026/2027 Scholarship Booklet is available here – Scholarship Booklet
- For questions or further assistance, please email: cao.sligo@atu.ie