LETTERKENNY – Megan Clarke, a dedicated hairdressing student from Letterkenny, has received the esteemed Eileen Cairns scholarship during the North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Best in Further Education awards. The scholarship recognizes her remarkable achievements and commitment at the NWRC’s Strabane Campus.

Clarke was commended for her outstanding effort and success in the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing program.

The Best in Further Education awards celebrate the accomplishments of Further Education graduates from NWRC campuses in Derry, strabane, and Limavady.

Eileen Cairns Scholarship Recognizes Student Excellence

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying hairdressing and beauty therapy at Strabane campus, where I have been able to complete my qualifications.”

The Eileen Cairns Scholarship, established in memory of the late lecturer EILEEN CAIRNS, is presented annually to a student at the Strabane Campus. This award acknowledges the recipient’s hard work and accomplishments. MEGAN CLARKE received an engraved trophy and financial assistance to acquire technology or educational resources.

CLARE GALLAGHER, Head of the Faculty of Creative, Performing Arts and Therapies at NWRC, stated, “I am delighted to present this award to MEGAN. During her time at NWRC, she has demonstrated not only notable accomplishments in her practical and academic work but also a clear vision for her future within the industry.”

GALLAGHER added, “MEGAN is versatile, determined, and has a passion for this industry, skills essential for success.”

MEGAN CLARKE expressed her gratitude, saying, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying hairdressing and beauty therapy at Strabane campus, where I have been able to complete my qualifications.I would like to thank the CAIRNS family for this scholarship.”