Bright Laois student secures third scholarship
Former Portlaoise College student Scott Duffy is studying physics in UCD
Former Portlaoise College student Scott Duffy has continued his academic success with further recognition at university level.
Scott, who last year became the first recipient of Portlaoise College’s Mary McAleese Ozanam Scholarship, is now studying Physics at University College Dublin. In recognition of his Leaving Certificate results, he recently received an Entrance Scholarship from the university.
Mr Daly said the school community was delighted to see Scott’s continued success.
Scott returned to Portlaoise College this week to work with the school’s guidance department, speaking to a number of classes about his experience of school and the transition to university. This included a session with fifth-year Physics students, during which he outlined the academic expectations of the course and the supports available at third level.
Head of Guidance at the school, Daryl Egan, said current students benefited from hearing directly from a recent past pupil.
“It is valuable for students to hear from someone who was in their position only a short time ago. Scott spoke in a clear and practical way about preparing for university and managing the transition from school to third level,” he said.