A former Tipperary based seminary, which is now running as a very successful third level college this week announced details of two new entrance scholarships to its religious degrees. Saint Patrick’s College in Thurles launched details of two new entrance scholarships aimed at recognising academic excellence.
These awards are based on academic achievement in the leaving certificate and will be awarded to incoming first year undergraduate students in both the BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies and the BA in Education, Irish and Religious Studies.
The student with the highest entrance points in each programme will receive an entrance scholarship valued at €500.
Speaking this week College president Fr Tom Fogarty said, “Our entrance scholarship program recognises the hard work and exceptional achievement of secondary school students.”
He added, “By making these awards available, we aim to assist students in financing their continued education.”
According to Fr Tom these new entrance scholarships, compliment the St Patrick’s College GAA scholarship announced earlier this year.
The Archbishop of Cashel &Emly Dr Dermot Clifford will present both scholarships at a special awards evening in September 2010 at Saint Patrick’s College.
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