AerCap Holdings N.V. and the University of Limerick have announced that Sadhbh Brennan, an Aeronautical Engineering student at UL, has been awarded this year’s AerCap Women in Aviation scholarship.
Sadhbh, a Limerick native, was chosen through a rigorous application process that assessed students’ passion for aviation and academic achievements. Now in its sixth year, the scholarship offers €5,000 annually for the four-year program and includes an eight-month internship in the aviation leasing industry.
Speaking at the award ceremony in UL yesterday, Denise Mangan-Fahy, Head of Engine Portfolio & Rental Operations at AerCap, said “We are very pleased to continue to support the Women in Aviation scholarship – through this program, we aim to encourage more women to pursue engineering and other STEM subjects, creating a pipeline of diverse, highly skilled talent for the aviation industry. We look forward to welcoming Sadhbh to AerCap for her internship.”
Sarah Hartnett, Director of Development at the University of Limerick Foundation, added, “We are very grateful to AerCap for their generosity and leadership in encouraging our female students to reach their full potential in the aviation industry. It is inspiring to see the impact this scholarship program has had on the lives and careers of many women since its inception.”
Sadhbh Jordan, Denise Mangan-Fahy
Sadhbh Jordan, Ann Ledwith (Provost,UL)