Lakeland Dairies announces six student bursary recipients
Lakeland Dairies has announced the six recipients of its 2026 Student Bursary Programme.
Now in its third year, the programme reflects the co-operative’s continued commitment to supporting its farming families and staff. Each of the six successful students will receive €2,000/£2,000 to support them in their studies.
The bursaries support students undertaking undergraduate or higher-level studies in disciplines relevant to Lakeland Dairies’ operations, including agricultural science, dairy science, engineering and related fields.
Congratulating the recipients, Liz Shouldice, Chief People Officer, Lakeland Dairies, said: “We are delighted to support six talented young people through this year’s bursary programme. Investing in young people from our farming families and staff is an important part of supporting the next generation and the future of our sector. We wish them every success as they continue their studies and take the next steps in their careers.
The six bursary recipients are:
Harvey Kirk, Ballymena Co Antrim, studying Mechatronic Engineering
James Reilly, Stradone, Co Cavan studying Business Economics and Social Sciences in Trinity College
Katherine Kilduff, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford studying Agricultural Science, UCD
Sophie Byers, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan studying Sustainable Agricultural Science, DKIT
Sarah Jane Meredith, Craigavon, Co Armagh studying Veterinary Bioscience, Harper Adams University.
Victoria Currie, Ballymoney, Co Antrim studying Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Harper and Keele Veterinary School.