Shannon College of Hotel Management and The Address Collective Partnership

The Address Collective Excellence Scholarship supports high-achieving undergraduate students at Shannon College of Hotel Management who are pursuing careers in hospitality, business, or related fields.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting students through financial assistance while strengthening connections between education and the hospitality industry, helping to develop the next generation of leaders in the Irish hospitality sector.

Pictured at the formal launch of the new partnership between Shannon College of Hotel Management and The Address Collective were, from left, Steffi Lawlor, 2026 graduate, current students Amy Kelly and Tiah O’Neill, Adrian Sylver, Head of Shannon College of Hotel Management, Cathal McGettingan, Director of The Address Collective and Shannon College graduate, Michaela Hegarty, Group HR Manager with The Address Collective and Shannon College graduate, Fiona Haslam, first year student with Shannon College, and Eimear O’Slatarra, 2026 graduate.

Terms & Conditions of The Address Collective Excellence Scholarship

1. The Scholarships will be awarded to four students in Year 1 at Shannon College of Hotel Management (SCHM).
2. Each Scholar will receive €1,000 in Year 1 and €1,000 in Year 3 of their degree studies at SCHM. 
3. The scholarship award will be applied towards tuition fees at University of Galway or issued as a stipend if the student is already in receipt of other financial aid.
4. The University's selection process is final. Detailed feedback is not available in the case of an unsuccessful application.
5. If multiple applications are of the same standard, preference will be given to applicants demonstrating greater financial need.
6. Students will not be entitled to receive this scholarship in conjunction with any other bursary, scholarship or award of similar description.
7. Students must qualify for and be in receipt of financial support through SUSI at Special Rate or Bands 1-4 or be registered as a HEAR/Mature/Fetac or Access student.
8. Any offer of a Scholarship is dependent upon information being truthful and accurate and upon the applicant fulfilling all of the conditions of the Scholarship. The right to withdraw an offer is maintained in the event of any error or omission whatsoever in the information provided by or on behalf of the Applicant. The Applicant will be given 14 days' notice in writing that the offer is being withdrawn.
9. Scholarships will only be awarded to Applicants who have been formally offered a place in SCHM.
10. Each Scholarship is for the named person on the application only.
11. The Scholar must commence their programme of study during the academic year of 2026/27. The Scholar must successfully complete their programme of study within the standard timeframe. The duration of the Scholarship will be clearly stated upon confirmation of award and will not be extendable to cover any deferred or repeated year. Authorised postponements will be considered only in exceptional circumstances, and for a valid reason. In the event that no reasons are provided, it will remain within the discretion of University of Galway to withdraw the Scholarship.
12. The Scholar will be expected to attend a Scholarship Awards Ceremony to be formally presented with the award.
13. The scholarship is available to you on the basis that you are willing to participate in the Student Ambassador programme for not more than 1-2 hours per week during the period of study, if necessary.
14. The Scholar is required to take part in the promotion of this scholarship and may be asked for a photograph and personal statement for use in promotional material and impact reporting. The Scholar's contact details (email address, phone number and postal address) will be retained by University of Galway for the purpose of administering the Scholarship only.
15. If a scholarship holder withdraws from the programme for which s/he has registered or fails to continue throughout the year to meet the attendance and other requirements for the programme, including examination entry, s/he may be required to repay to the University the whole or part of the bursary in which case the University shall, in consultation with and subject to the agreement of the Donor, determine an alternative application for the refunded funds, consistent with the wishes of the Donor and informed by its original purpose.
16. The Scholar will agree to allow the Institution to share certain data (name, course, student ID number, institution, etc.) with other parties within the Institution as required with the Scholar's express permission.
17. All scholarship recipients must adhere to the University of Galway Student Code of Conduct.
18. University of Galway, in consultation with the supporter, reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions on notice to the scholars where necessary.