This month, Bon Secours Hospital Cork has announced a new €20,000 third-level sponsorship. This initiative is aimed at supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds attending University College Cork (UCC).
The Potel Scholarship will provide a third-level education scholarship of €5,000 per annum for up to four years to a student pursuing a Level 8 degree course in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics) area.
CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Cork Harry Canning said: “We’re delighted to launch our Bon Secours Potel Scholarship to support talented young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing a degree at UCC. This commitment is central to our Mission of providing ‘Good Help’ to our local communities and supporting future talent.”
Professor Stephen Byrne of University College Cork said: “We are very pleased to welcome this scholarship from Bon Secours Hospital Cork. Unfortunately, there are still significant financial barriers preventing some talented students from pursuing third-level education. At UCC, we want to provide a level playing field where all students can thrive, where access to education is about ambition and ability and that, in essence, is what the Potel Scholarship is all about.”
Please contact Bon Secours Hospital Cork for more information.