Courses
Aurivo-ATU Scholarship
The aim of the Aurivo-ATU scholarship is to support students and develop the next generation of agri-professionals and leaders in the West and Northwest through financial assistance, industry exposure and long-term engagement.
Eligibility:
- Applications are open to students as identified in the table below.
- Students must have an Academic Standing of PS (Pass) and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 60% or higher in the June of the year of application.
Note: the GPA is your overall grade average at the end of the year.
Eligible programmes and stages:
| Programme | Campus | Level | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business in Agri Business Management | Galway/Mountbellew | 7 | First |
| Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Agri Business Management | Galway/Mountbellew | 8 | First |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Environmental Management | Galway/Mountbellew | 7 | First |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture & Environmental Management | Galway/Mountbellew | 8 | First |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Donegal | 7 | First |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture (Common Entry) | Donegal | 8 | First |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Agricultural Engineering | Galway/Mountbellew | 8 | Second |
Level of funding:
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship of €3000 and subject to meeting all required criteria, may be considered for paid placement opportunities.
Application and selection process:
Complete the application form here, attaching your CV, letter of recommendation (from an employer, lecturer etc) and personal statement by the last Friday in May.
After the June Exam Boards your Academic standing and GPA will be retrieved from the student records system and combined with your application. If your academic standing is not a PS (Pass) and your GPA is below 60%, your application will not progress any further.
If your GPA is 60 or above, your application will be forwarded to Aurivo for short listing for interview.
Shortlisting will take place in August with interviews being held in September. The successful applicant will be notified in early October.
Important Note: Students who defer or interrupt their studies for the scholarship year, after being awarded the scholarship, will forfeit their entitlement to the scholarship.