THE significant Leaving Certificate achievements of Donegal student, Leahrose Davis, have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony.
The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination.
A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire Buncrana, Leahrose is now taking the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101 at Maynooth University.
The €1,000 Entrance Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students, via the CAO, who have obtained 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate.
President of Maynooth University, Professor Eeva Leinonen, presented each scholar with a bespoke piece of crystal, in recognition of their achievement, during the awards ceremony recently held on the campus. School representatives were presented with a plaque. Family members and guests were treated to an evening of music and refreshments.
Speaking about the event, Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions, Ita McGuigan said: “We are delighted to celebrate with the Scholarship recipients, their family and schools, their outstanding achievement in the Leaving Certificate.
“Tonight, we had over 70 scholars from more than 60 schools from all over Ireland in attendance, who chose to study at Maynooth University.”
Maynooth University Open Days take place on Saturday, April 12 and June 28.
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