The fruits of the foundation: Celebrating ten years of The Naughton Foundation Scholarship

As The Naughton Foundation Scholarship celebrates its 10th year, we catch up with past winners to see what they’re doing now, writes Ciara McDonnell. 

Ten years ago, husband and wife team Martin and Carmel Naughton set up The Naughton Foundation Scholarship, with the goal of supporting Leaving Certificate students who would like to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at third level in Ireland. At the time, STEM subjects were seen as the less desirable of the Sciences, says Mr Naughton.

“Our reason for starting this program was to help young students in what were then seen as difficult and unattractive subject areas. When we meet these young researchers, engineers and mathematicians I am very happy knowing that we have invested in Ireland’s wealth creators of the future.”