ASML Trust supports DCU Achievement Awards
29 November 2004

Pictured at a ceremony held in Albert College to celebrate the handover of the ASML Trust cheque were: Henk van Engelen, director of the ASML Trust, Bert Bijlhout, ASML board member, Ita Tobin head of the DCU Access Service and Michael Murphy, Deputy CEO of the DCU Educational Trust.

On Thursday 25 November, the ASML Trust made a €40,000 grant to DCU in support of the DCU Achievement Awards Programme.

The Achievement Awards encourage students to stay in school, foster positive attitudes towards university as well as reach out to students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Awards will be made to 480 students, from 32 primary schools and 480 students from 16 second level schools in the North Dublin Area in two special ceremonies. Entries will be taken in one of the following five categories: Academic, Sporting, Community Spirit, Arts and Culture, Special Nomination. Effort, perseverance and marked improvements made by a student will be taken into account.

The ASML Trust Foundation fund initiatives enhance social and economical conditions for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. DCU Educational Trust made the grant application to the ASML.