STRONG TAKE-UP ON NUIG SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR UNEMPLOYED

Date Published: 16-Sep-2011

NUI Galway has processed almost 300 applications for a new scholarship scheme aimed at unemployed and low income groups.

140 places are being provided on six NUI Galway courses through the Springboard scheme as part of the Government's Job Initiative.

Out of the courses on offer, the diploma in Environmental Sustainability and in Innovation Management are now fully subscribed. 

All courses have now begun with the exception of the foundation Diploma in Science, Technology and Engineering.