Dundalk student Grainne Lynch, who is studying at the University of Galway has been named as an Intel Women in Technology Scholar.
Grainne Lynch, a past-pupil of St Louis Secondary school is studying Computer Science and Information Technology.
She is one of thirteen women selected for the scholarship programme, which aims at encouraging a new generation of high-achieving women to take up the challenge of a career in science and technology and to empower them by fostering educational opportunities.
The scholarship program carries a monetary grant, valued at €3,000 per annum, as well as opportunities for work placements at the Intel Leixlip and Shannon campus’. Each scholar is also assigned a mentor who is an Intel employee to assist and provide advice on managing their academic career.