Derry UU students awarded SSE Airtricity Scholarships

Three Derry students attending the Ulster University have been awarded SSE Airtricity Scholarships.

Andrew Martin, Ryan Doherty and Connor Olphert will receive 50% funding support towards the cost of their education at the university.

SSE Airtricity launched its scholarship fund in 2014 to support students from the West and North-West of the country in their third-level education.

The scholarship has a total annual value of nearly £100,000 and is directly supported by the Regional Fund from SSE Airtricity’s Slieve Kirk Wind Park near Derry-Londonderry, which is

Connor Olphert said the scholarship gave him the opportunity to pursue his education to the highest level in the field of engineering.

He added: “It will also open the door to great employment opportunities for me.”

Photo shows students Andrew Martin, Ryan Doherty and Connor Olphert with Vicky Boden, SSE Airtricity.