Now in its 5th year, the CompareNI Fintech Scholarship is inviting all students in higher education to enter it’s fintech scholarship competition – where one student will win a £1000 bursary and the chance to gain work experience within the world of fintech.
Last year’s CompareNI fintech scholarship winner Bronagh Cassidy, an Economics student at the University of Ulster said: “The competition was a great opportunity to discover more about the thriving fintech sector in Northern Ireland and what it means for students. I highly recommend any students with an interest to apply.”
According to a skills barometer at Ulster University, science and technology will see another 10,000 jobs created in the next 10 years. The CompareNI FinTech Scholarship is designed to help counteract this lack of awareness, showing students what this innovative sector has to offer.
University of Ulster Department Head of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Professor Danielle McWall recognises how the award has helped previous students: “The scholarship competition certainly gave Bronagh the incentive, she has earned an internship with the Strategic Investment Board then she’s on course for a Masters and hopefully a doctorate.
With a deadline of the 30th April, the Fintech Scholarship will award the successful applicant a £1000 bursary which the student can use to support their studies or living expenses and the opportunity to take part in work experience in the fintech sector, to help support their recruitment efforts.
