Offaly student in DCU receives memorial scholarship award

Offaly student Rebekah Egan was recently presented with a memorial scholarship award by Dublin City University at a ceremony to celebrate memorial and endowed scholarships.

In total, 44 students received awards named in honour of individuals and organisations who have played a key role in the life of Dublin City University and Irish society.

Rebekah is from Tullamore and is a former student of Tullamore College. She is currently completing a degree in Global Business at DCU and was presented with the Teresa Twohill Memorial Scholarship on Wednesday last, March 1.

This scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Teresa Twohill, who dedicated her life to broadening access to the Irish language.

Teresa, a scholarship recipient herself, was a primary school teacher who was responsible for establishing a number of Naonraí across Leinster. This scholarship was created to celebrate her work in the revival of the Irish language and in the field of education.

Speaking at the event, Joe Quinsey, CEO of DCU Educational Trust, commented: "Memorial and endowed scholarships make a lasting contribution to the university’s mission to transform lives and societies.

"By creating opportunities for doctoral research and opening a door for talented students to excel, these scholarships help bright young people to fulfil their potential and make their mark on the future."

The 44 scholarship recipients were selected based on different criteria, depending on the wishes of those who created the scholarship.

These include undergraduate students supported by DCU’s Access Programme, postgraduate students in the fields of Biotechnology, Chemistry, Marketing, Law and Journalism, and students with outstanding sporting achievements.