The 2024 Industry Support Programme at Loughry Campus awarded £26,500 to students studying on Ulster University validated Bachelor's Honours Degree courses at CAFRE’s Cookstown campus.
A total of 13 companies presented awards to students which included ABP (Newry), Dale Farm, Danske Bank, Dunbia, Fane Valley, Henderson Group, Kerry (Omagh), Lakeland Dairies, Leprino Foods, Linden – ABP, Mackle Pet Foods, Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association and Tyrone Farming Society.
Eleven first year students studying food degree courses, received a combined total of £16,500 in bursary awards. Additionally, four second-year students were presented with a total of £10,000, resulting in a substantial overall financial contribution of £26,500 from CAFRE’s industry partners.
Martin McKendry, CAFRE Director, welcomed award winners, their family/friends and business representatives to the proceedings. He commended the thirteen sponsoring organisations for recognising the value of supporting new talent as they study for food industry qualifications at Loughry Campus.
The college offers full-time and part-time food courses from Level 2 Apprenticeships through to BSc (Honours) Degree courses. The campus is hosting an open day on Tuesday, April 9. To book to attend, check out the events section on the CAFRE website
9. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Leah McKeown, a first-year student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management course at Loughry Campus was awarded with the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) Bursary. Leah, a student from Ballygowan was presented with the award by Harry Hamilton, Project Manager, NIFDA. Photo: Contributed
10. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Alex Lamont, a first-year student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management was awarded the Tyrone Farming Society Bursary at the Loughry Campus Industry Supporters event. Alex, a student from Coleraine was presented with her award by Gerry McFarland, Chairman, Tyrone Farming Society. Photo: Contributed
11. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Aimee Kerr, a second-year student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition at Loughry Campus has been awarded the ABP Scholarship. Aimee, a student from Dromore, Co Down was presented with her award by Simon Dowey, Technical Manager, ABP (Newry). In addition to receiving a financial award Aimee will complete her one year paid placement programme within the business as part of her degree qualification. Photo: Contributed
12. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Leah Montgomery, a second-year student, studying for a BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition was presented with the Dunbia Scholarship at the Loughry Campus awards ceremony. Leah, a student from Limavady, was presented with her award by Victor Hazelton, Technical Manager, Dunbia. Leah will complete her one year paid work placement with Dunbia, developing her skills and knowledge of the food industry. Photo: Contributed