At PAT Business School, we see far more than exam scripts and results.
We see students.
We see journeys.
We see determination in the face of adversity.
That is why we are deeply proud to continue awarding ACCA Scholarships and Student Excellence Awards – recognising learners whose success has been earned not only through academic excellence, but through resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve.
For some, the path to qualification is smooth. For others, it is shaped by the realities of life – financial pressures, personal challenges, competing responsibilities. Yet still, they show up. They keep going. They believe. And in time, they graduate and qualify.
These awards exist to honour those proud moments. They reflect our belief that:
Perseverance deserves recognition
Education should lift, not exclude
Excellence is measured not only by outcomes, but by effort and character.
Our commitment to sponsoring scholarships and student excellence awards is not symbolic – it is personal. It is embedded in our culture and our purpose as educators.
Because at PAT Business School, we do not simply teach. We stand with our students.
And when they succeed – especially against the odds – we celebrate loudly and proudly.
To every graduate who kept going when it would have been easier to stop:
your achievement matters. Your journey matters. And we are honoured to have walked part of it with you.
“Receiving the PAT Scholarship was a meaningful encouragement during my ACCA journey. It gave me a sense of reassurance and encouragement, which helped me remain motivated and focused during exam preparation.
The tutors involved were professional and supportive, and they were well prepared for each course. The courses were clearly structured around the ACCA syllabus, which made the learning process more organised and easier to follow, especially while balancing ACCA studies alongside work.
Overall, the support and encouragement associated with the scholarship helped me maintain confidence and consistency during my studies. I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity, which supported my continued development in the accounting field.”
PAT Business School scholarship student – Jingrong Wang
TUS is a multi-campus university spread across seven campuses throughout Ireland’s Midwest and Midlands region. With principal campuses at Limerick and Athlone, it benefits from an already strong and vibrant history of education and learning in the wider region, and will continue to play its part in sustaining and enhancing this identity for generations to come.
By providing a healthy supply of high-quality graduates and an additional focal point for growth and innovation, TUS can help regional development take a big step forward. And for our nation, a technological university in the heart of Ireland adds a new dimension to education in our country, demonstrating a commitment to shared values like inclusivity, accessibility, and supportiveness.
Its continuous focus on partnership, innovation and staying agile shows TUS understands the importance of working with key stakeholders across industry and society. And with more than 15,000 students enrolling in hundreds of courses every year across four counties, its story has only just begun.
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world.
University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation since then, with a student population today of over 19,000. Over the past decade, it has been steadily increasing its global reach and reputation. According to QS World University Rankings, it is now ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 100 universities in Europe. Ranked Ireland’s #1 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE), University of Galway is not just about excellence in teaching; it’s about shaping a better world.
Embedded within the University of Galway, the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics offers a wide range of programmes. From undergraduate degrees to MBA executive education and PhD, tailored to deliver the specific professional skills required to succeed in a globalised and competitive environment.
Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland.
One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University is in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.
Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions.
With over 17,000 students from more than 100 countries, Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, Master’s and PhD level in the humanities, science and engineering, and social sciences, including business, law, and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships.
South East Technological University (SETU) is shaping an ambitious and inspiring future.
With campuses across the south east of Ireland in Waterford, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and Kilkenny, it brings higher education, research, investment, innovation, and opportunities to every community it serves.
The University supports over 18,000 learners and employs more than 2,000 staff. While it takes pride in creating state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, at its core, SETU is a university built for and by people. It’s a vibrant community for learning, research and collaboration.
It is dedicated to fostering welcoming and transformative environments for students of all ages and backgrounds, both locally and internationally, as well as for its staff, researchers, and partners.
