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University College Cork - The Cork Electronics Industry Association Prize

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University College Cork

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The Cork Electronics Industry Association Prize

Last verified: 12 October 2026

About this award / prize

The Cork Electronics Industry Association Prize

You will receive a gold medal and an inscribed parchment, which is awarded once a year. Your name will also be engraved on a commemorative plaque held by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University College Cork (UCC). The prize is funded by the Cork Electronics Industry Association, an association of more than fifty companies from the Cork region. It has been awarded every year since 1988 to the best graduate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The prize does not include a cash award.

Who can apply

  • University: You’re studying at University College Cork.
  • Degree: You are finishing the BE (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a four-year undergraduate honours degree.
  • Results: You achieved the highest overall mark in your year group in the final exams.
  • Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

You do not need to apply. The prize is automatically awarded to the student with the highest mark in the final examinations. In the event of a tie between two or more students, a panel appointed by the President of UCC will decide the winner.

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