The Galway Wind Park Scholarship Programme offers students living within 15km of the Wind Park an opportunity to apply for 50% funding support towards third level education fees up to a maximum of 3 years.
The aim of the Galway Wind Park Community Fund is to maximise value and impact for local communities and people in the long-term. One of the most ways we can do this is through powering education and skills development.
Geographical scope: All those living within the 15 km of Galway Wind Park and undertaking third level courses in Galway and across the island of Ireland are eligible to apply to this Scholarship programme.
Level of funding: Scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate (full & part-time) students currently studying or intending to study at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), The University of Galway and any other institutions across the island of Ireland. The Scholarship will grant 50% towards a student’s annual fees for a maximum of three years.
Selection process: Students should apply directly to Atlantic Technological University (ATU), University of Galway or FORUM Connemara CLG to apply for the Scholarship programme. The Galway Wind Park Community Team are not involved in the selection process.
2024 Galway Wind Park Scholarship
Applications will open on 23rd of September and will close on Friday 25th October.
The Galway Wind Park Scholarship Programme decisions are made by three independent panels:
o University of Galway panel - will assess applicants to their third-level courses.
o Atlantic Technological University (ATU) - will assess applicants to their third-level courses.
o FORUM Connemara CLG - will assess applicants to all other third-level institution on the island of Ireland.
For more information visit the Galway Wind Park webpage.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply to FORUM Connemara CLG for the Galway Wind Park Scholarship Programme please fill out the online application form and send all supporting documentation to us by email or post.
Email: galwaywindpark@forumconnemara.ie
Post:
FORUM Connemara CLG
Att: Windpark Scholarship
Eir Building, Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway. H71 YF77