THE

First Generation

UNDERGRADUATE

OF THE YEAR

Are you the First Generation Undergraduate of the Year?

The PwC First Generation Undergraduate of the Year Award is an award that recognises and celebrates the achievements of students who are the first in their family to attend university. The award is open to students from any degree discipline. The award is open to students from any degree discipline who demonstrate certain skills and qualities, such as self-motivation, proactivity, diversity, teamwork, communication and resilience.

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PRIZES

What could you win?

A place on the PWC Talent Academy.

You will spend three days getting to know more about the work we do and the value we add to our clients’ businesses as you explore our three service offerings—Assurance, Consulting, Deals Advisory and Tax. Our Talent Academy is all about you and figuring out what you want. You will develop valuable business skills, discover where your strengths and interests lie, and have the opportunity to ask questions about a future with us. You will also hear from people of all levels and backgrounds and get an insight into the diverse range of fulfilling careers on offer at PwC Ireland.

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WHAT IT TAKES

What makes an award winner?

A winner for the this award is someone who has shown resilience, determination and excellence in their journey to third level education. It is someone who has overcome the challenges and barriers that come with being the first in their family to pursue higher education.

To enter you need to:

Be the first generation in a family to attend University.
On track for a 2.1
Be in first or second year of undergraduate course.
The award is open to students from all universities and degree disciplines.

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FROM OUr PARTNER

PwC & the First Generation Undergraduate of the Year Award

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At PwC, Social Inclusion encapsulates our goal to support, champion and foster societal equity for all. By supporting equitable opportunities for every person in society regardless of their identity, we believe we can play a role in reducing systemic societal inequalities.

GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

Register Online

Complete the application form and answer three questions set out by PwC.

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Deadline:

February

2024

Online tests

Receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments designed exclusively by our partner SHL.

Deadline:

February

2024

Submit by

23 February

2024

Your details & online assessments must be submitted and completed by 23rd February 2024.

If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 5 March 2024.

Assessment centre

The top 10 shortlisted candidates will be reviewed by PwC.

The process to determine the award winner will involve a virtual, face-to-face or phone interview.

Grand final

The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 10th April 2024, at the Aviva Stadium where the award winners will be announced.

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