Donegal student receives scholarship award at ceremony at DCU

Donegal student Jenna Donovan was presented with a scholarship award by Dublin City University at a ceremony to celebrate memorial and endowed scholarships.

In total, 54 students received awards named in honour of individuals and organisations who have played a leading role in the life of Dublin City University and in wider Irish society.

Jenna, a former student of Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town, and a second-year English and Music student at DCU, was awarded The Stephen Moran Music Memorial Scholarship.

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Stephen Moran was a talented business graduate who went on to enjoy a promising career in industry, before his untimely passing. Stephen's mother, Louise, created the Scholarship in keeping with Stephen's enjoyment of music.

Speaking at the presentation event, Deirdre Hannigan, Chair of DCU Educational Trust, commented: “This event is an opportunity to look back on the remarkable lives of those we remember through our memorial scholarships and acknowledge the impact we can achieve when our friends, supporters and students come together.

By creating opportunities for impactful doctoral research and supporting scholarships that enable talented students to overcome barriers, our supporters are enabling young people to reach their potential and make a real impact on society.”

DCU’s memorial and endowed scholarships are awarded based on different criteria, depending on the wishes of the scholarship creators. This year’s scholarship recipients include students who are pursuing important research in areas such as psychology, decent work, and digital inclusion in rural communities.