Griffith College and Fidelity Investments Launch Financial Services Scholarship Programme 2026

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Griffith College is pleased to partner with Fidelity Investments on an exciting opportunity for students completing their Leaving Certificate in 2026 – the Fidelity Investments Financial Services Scholarship Programme.

The initiative will offer school leavers the skills they need to launch a career in a progressive global financial services company. Successful candidates will earn a salary through full-time employment at Fidelity Investments while undertaking a fully funded part-time BA (Hons) in Business at Griffith College.

The successful candidates will join Fidelity’s Operations & Corporate Shared Services group, which provides excellent customer service to Fidelity’s businesses through innovation, dedication and commitment to quality. In Ireland, Fidelity provides a range of services, including corporate accounting, corporate actions, fund pricing and trade settlement, data management, performance reporting, and risk management.

Programme benefits

As part of the scholarship programme, you can expect the following:

·        A level 8 degree in Business

·        Comprehensive benefits package

·        Ongoing professional development

·        Dedicated induction and onboarding

·        Assigned mentoring and buddy

·        Friendly, professional work environment

Entry requirements

Candidates seeking to apply must meet the entry criteria for a Level 8 honours degree programme.

Applicants must not currently hold a third-level qualification and should be an EU national.

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications:

·        Irish Leaving Certificate

·        A Levels

·        FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification

Who should apply?

The programme is designed for motivated school leavers who are interested in building a career in financial services while continuing their studies.

·        Successful applicants should demonstrate:

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·        Attention to detail and a willingness to learn

·        Initiative and problem-solving ability

·        The ability to work independently and as part of a team

·        An interest in professional development and career progression

How to apply

Applications for the Fidelity Investments Financial Services Scholarship Programme 2026 are now open.

Application deadline: 3 July 2026

To learn more about the programme and submit an application, click here or visit www.fidelityinvestments.ie.

For further information, please contact:

Elaine Harney, Fidelity Investments [email protected]

Evan Corcoran, Griffith College [email protected]