Two students from Laois have been recognised for their academic excellence at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The pair were among 19 scholarships awarded in recognition of their academic achievements – both for first year and continuing students.
First year student Rachel Doherty from Ballylinan was rewarded a Mature Student Achievement Scholarship in the BA (Hons) Psychology.
Rachel got the highest GPA in her first year Semester 1.
Fourth year student Mary Osadolor from Mountmellick was awarded the Progression Scholarship for the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) Progression scholarships.
This is Mary’s third time to receive top honours during her studies.
Scholarships are awarded for the first year student who achieves the highest CAO points for each undergraduate course, or in the case of mature students, the student who achieves the highest semester one results in their first year.
In addition, progression scholarships are awarded for the highest achieving students for each programme progressing to the next year.
Awardees received a certificate and a cash scholarship worth €500.
The Scholarship Awards were presented by Carlow College President, Fr Conn Ó Maoldhomhnaigh, and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, Dr Margaret Murphy.
“Carlow College, St Patrick’s is delighted to make these scholarship awards to our well deserving students and to recognise their hard work and dedication to their studies,” Dr Murphy said.
Late applications are still being accepted for undergraduate programmes commencing in September 2025.
CAO late applications close on May 1. To find out more, visit CarlowCollege.ie.
