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
13. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Katie Givan, who is studying on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management was presented with the Linden-ABP Scholarship at the Loughry Campus awards ceremony. Katie, a second year student from Dungannon was presented with her award by Caoimhe Mallon, Technical Manager, Linden Dungannon. In addition to receiving a financial award Katie will complete her one year paid work placement within the business as part of her degree programme. Photo: Contributed
14. CAFRE food students receive financial support from industry partners
Sam Robinson is a second-year student studying for a BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition at Loughry Campus. Sam, a student from Londonderry was awarded the Lakeland Dairies Scholarship by Teresa Lagan, Quality Manager, Lakeland – Pritchitts. In addition to receiving a financial award Sam will complete his one year paid work placement within the business as part of his degree programme. Photo: Contributed