Lakeland Dairies has announced the six recipients of its 2026 student bursary programme.

The programme is now in its third year.

Each of the six successful students will receive €2,000/£2,000 to support them in their studies.

The six bursary recipients are:

Harvey Kirk, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - studying mechatronic engineering;
James Reilly, Stradone, Co. Cavan - studying business economics and social sciences at Trinity College Dublin;
Katherine Kilduff, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford - studying agricultural science at University College Dublin;
Sophie Byers, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan - studying sustainable agricultural acience, Dundalk Institute of Technology;
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.

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, Lakeland Dairies' chief people officer, Liz Shouldice 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."