Three Westmeath students awarded JP McManus All Ireland scholarships
Three students from Westmeath are among those who have been awarded an All Ireland scholarship this year to cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
Former Athlone Community College student Yelyzaveta Bratushkina was among those honoured at the All Ireland scholarships award ceremony held on April 4 at the University of Limerick.
In addition, scholarships were presented to former Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan, student Luca-Gabriel Fazekas, and to former Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar, student Sergio Pinto Aguirre.
In attendance at the ceremony was All Ireland scholarships sponsor, JP McManus, and a guest of honour, the double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington.
Also in attendance were family members, friends, and school representatives of the scholarship recipients.
Commenting at the awards ceremony, JP McManus said: "I am delighted to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of the 2025 All Ireland scholarship winners from across the island of Ireland.
"To date, 2,051 students have received an All Ireland scholarship and 1,437 of those students have since graduated from university.
"Today is a very special occasion for the scholarship winners, their families, and teachers. We wish them every success as they continue their studies at university and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come."
Each year, 125 All Ireland scholarships are awarded across the 32 counties. Recipients receive €6,750 per annum in Ireland and £5,500 per annum in Northern Ireland, covering the duration of their undergraduate studies.
The third level educational scholarship is awarded to 125 of the highest-achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students from each county.
The recipients must meet a further set of criteria, including attending a non-fee-paying school and being in receipt of a third level education maintenance grant from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), or being in receipt of an Education Maintenance Allowance in Northern Ireland.