Scholarship for Tipp student
Sean Murphy from Cavan town and Karin Mackey from Mullinahone in Tipperary have been chosen as the recipients of the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary for 2023.
They impressed the judges with their commitment to working to tackle the climate emergency and their passion for their chosen fields of Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance, and Environmental and Natural Resources in Law, respectively.
The Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary fosters and supports study and research in the field of renewable energy. It annually awards a sum of €10,000, which may be split between recipients, to support students pursuing education in this area. The bursary is administered by Wind Energy Ireland and funded by Niamh’s former employer, Arthur Cox and her family.
Alex McLean, Partner at Arthur Cox, said: “Congratulations to Sean and Karin on being awarded the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary. We are really pleased to continue our support of the bursary along with Niamh’s family, which pays tribute to her contribution to the development of the Irish wind sector.
“We are committed to playing our role in building a more climate resilient society and so are delighted to be able to support the next generation of Irish talent who will assist in delivering the energy transition.”
Dave Linehan, Head of Research at Wind Energy Ireland, added: “The growing interest in green careers in renewables and wind energy means there is huge competition each year for this bursary. Supporting education in this area is vital. We need to encourage and enable the climate champions of the future to reach a zero-carbon Ireland.”
The two successful applicants for the 2023 bursary are Sean Murphy and Karin Mackey.
Sean Murphy hopes to pursue his studies for an MSc in Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance in UCD.
Describing her academic plans Karin Mackey said: "The proceeds of this bursary will fund my studies in UCC in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Following on from this, my hopes are to contribute the legal expertise I will have gained to make my own impact in the ever-continuing fight against climate change. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected to receive this bursary in honour of Niamh Burke."
Karin will study for her Masters in Environmental and Natural Resources in Law in UCC while also working as a legal secretary.