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Liebherr scholarship applications now open

Liebherr Container Cranes has announced that applications for the 2023 Liebherr Scholarship Programme are now being taken.
The programme has been running for six years and has expanded to include paid scholarships for students studying various engineering, IT, and automation courses.
This programme is an excellent opportunity for Leaving Certificate and college students to gain a third level qualification and continue their employment with Liebherr upon graduation.
The scholarship covers tuition fees for the duration of the course, as well as the opportunity to complete work experience during summer vacations and college placements throughout the academic year.
Qualifying degree courses for the scholarship include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, mechatronics, automation, business information systems, computer science, software development, and data analytics.
Successful scholarship recipients will be given the opportunity to work with Liebherr on innovative technology projects that are changing the way goods are moved around the world.
"Liebherr Container Cranes is proud to continue our tradition of investing in the development and training of young professionals. The scholarship programme is now well established and provides a pathway to fulfilling careers with Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney,” said Charlie McCarthy, the Managing Director of Engineering at Liebherr Container Cranes.
“Our company is a world-leading technology company, and we offer exciting opportunities for high-tech jobs in one of the most attractive towns in Ireland. The Liebherr Scholarship Programme is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and a degree in several fields that are undergoing significant development.
“At Liebherr, we are at the forefront of technological advancement and design in the field of container handling. The pace of change has really accelerated in recent years, and we look forward to continuing to support and inspire the next generation of Liebherr employees.”
Liebherr Container Cranes currently sponsors 26 scholarship recipients, with 12 studying mechanical engineering, two studying structural engineering, eight studying electrical engineering, and four studying computer science.
Interested candidates should apply by email to scholarshiprecruit.lcc@liebherr.com. Applicants should include a CV detailing Leaving Certificate/Junior Certificate/college projects and results and a cover letter explaining why they have chosen their specific career path. In the case of Leaving Certificate applicants, a copy of their completed CAO form showing their course choice should be included. Closing date is May 26.