Google Insight Scholarship - Atlantic Technological University

This scholarship will support 3rd level students from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and communities, with a particular focus placed on students studying courses related to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital safety.

The programme aims to assist underrepresented students in completing their undergraduate degree, through scholarship funding and wrap-around support.

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship programme applicants must be from an under-represented socioeconomically disadvantaged background. Applicants will need to be registered with the ATU access office. Applicants will need to fall under one or more of the following categories, including but not limited to:

HEAR Students
DARE Students
Members of the Traveller community and members of the Roma community
Lone Parents and Care leavers
Women in STEM

Successful applicants will be awarded €5,000 per year, up to a maximum duration of 5 years. Students must be registered with their local University Access Office, and also registered to one of the eligible courses listed below in order to apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Science in Computing	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)in Electronic Engineering	ATU Donegal
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Digital Media	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Software Development	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science in Computing Software Development	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital Accounting	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software and Electronic Engineering	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Engineering in Software and Electronic Engineering	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering – Common Entry	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering – Common Entry	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics and Instrumentation	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Instrumentation	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Digital Media	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation and Game Design	ATU Galway
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science in Computing	ATU Sligo
Higher Certificate in Science in Computing	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Networks and Cyber Security	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cyber Security	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science in Software Development	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science in Games Development	ATU Sligo
Bachelor of Science (Honours)in Science	ATU Sligo
Higher Certificate in Science	ATU Sligo

Additional Support Offered

In addition to the €5,000 offered to students per year, each successful applicant will take part in a mentorship programme which will be run through Insight. Each student will be provided with mentorship support from senior Insight academics and industry leaders.

Application Process

This scholarship will be open for applications for students beginning their university education in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Scholars entering the programme must finish their studies by 2029, therefore the list of applicable courses will be subject to change each year.

Each eligible student can apply through an online application, which will be distributed by the access offices at the beginning of the academic year.

A committee will rank each application based on the applicant’s indicators of disadvantage.

Successful applicants will be notified and awarded €5,000 per year for the duration of their studies.

For further information please contact scholarships@insight-centre.org