THE Gallaher Trust has launched a scholarship scheme for Ballymena students hoping to study at the Northern Regional College.
The £30,000 three-year scheme is open to students aged 18 and over with a primary address in the Ballymena area.
Eligible students will be able to undertake a two-year qualification in one of the following four subjects: FD Engineering, FD Business with Digital Technology, FD Computing and HND Creative Media.
The scholarship covers course fees of up to £2,500 per annum.
In addition to providing financial support to local students, The Gallaher Trust will also partner with employers in the Ballymena vicinity to help improve job prospects for Scholarship graduates.
James Perry, member of The Gallaher Trust’s Board of Trustees said: “Our mission at The Gallaher Trust is to create jobs, develop skills and assist those from a disadvantaged background within the Ballymena community and through the Scholarship Scheme, we’ll be doing all of that.
“We’ll also be partnering with local businesses via the scholarship scheme, to offer students work based learning, mentoring and networking opportunities which will enhance their future employment prospects after graduation.”
Eligible students will be required to complete a selection process prior to receiving any scholarship scheme funding.
Initial selection will be based on a conditional offer from Northern Regional College, previous academic achievement and a personal statement written by the applicant.
The final selection process will comprise of a presentation to a panel of representatives from the College and The Gallaher Trust.
