ATU STEM Excellence Scholarships in Ireland for Bachelor

  •  Bachelor
  •  29-Aug-2025
  •   Ireland
  • $$  Up to €12,000 per student over four years (€3,000 per year)

AbbVie Ireland, in partnership with ATU Sligo, is offering the STEM Excellence Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year. This scholarship supports students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Up to three students will receive €3,000 per year for four years, along with an internship opportunity.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be residents of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, have applied through the CAO for an eligible undergraduate STEM program at ATU Sligo for the 2025/26 academic year, and be in receipt of a SUSI grant. They must also have completed the Leaving Certificate or a PLC course within the last two years (or qualify as a mature student), be active in their community, and demonstrate a commitment to overcoming barriers to third-level education.

AbbVie Ireland is a leading global biopharmaceutical company with a strong presence in Ireland, operating some of its most advanced manufacturing and research facilities across the country. With locations in Sligo, Cork, and Dublin, AbbVie plays a key role in Ireland’s life sciences sector, producing innovative medicines in areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and virology.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects:
    The scholarship will be awarded in any of the following full-time undergraduate programmes at ATU Sligo Campus:

    CAO CodeProgramme NameLevel
    AU859Forensic Investigation and AnalysisLevel 7
    AU970Forensic Investigation and AnalysisLevel 8
    AU856Occupational Safety and HealthLevel 7
    AU967Occupational Safety and HealthLevel 8
    AU857Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentLevel 7
    AU968Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentLevel 8
    AU831Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 7
    AU833Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7
    AU943Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8

Offered Benefits

  • Financial support of up to €3,000 per year, totaling up to €12,000 over four years

  • Internship opportunity with AbbVie Ireland, subject to business needs

  • Increased access to third-level STEM education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application form by 29th August 2025. Supporting documents can be emailed to once notified by SUSI. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview.

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