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Scholarships, grants and education programmes

From grants for college and graduate students to internships at Optum, we support a range of initiatives to advance a diverse workforce.

Lady and graduating student in the grounds of Trinity College, Dublin

We help create a healthier world

Greater diversity among health care professionals can improve patient care, leading to better health outcomes. There is an opportunity to cultivate a health workforce that reflects our society. It’s our social responsibility.

We’re particularly proud to promote diversity in higher education through the Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program (funded by the United Health Foundation and supported by Optum Ireland) and to support candidates with disabilities to enter the workforce through the work of our Disability Inclusion team.

Interested in applying for a scholarship?

Find eligibility criteria and scholarship applications through our partnerships:

Disability inclusion programme

Disability Inclusion Programme

With the help of AHEAD and the Trinity Centre, we support candidates with intellectual disabilities to enter the workforce. We fund and facilitate internships and employment for graduates with a disability.

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Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program

We’re particularly proud to promote diversity in higher education through partnerships with the Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, Queen’s University, University of Galway and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Our programme funds undergraduate scholarships for underprivileged students to study health care or emerging technologies.

Optum Ireland Healthcare Scholarship Program
European Diversity Awards (EDA)

European Diversity Awards

Optum Ireland was shortlisted in three categories of the European Diversity Awards:

The Social Mobility Initiative of the Year, for the contributions of the Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program (funded by the United Health Foundation and supported by Optum Ireland).

The Diversity in Tech Initiative of the Year, recognising Optum Women’s ReBOOT Internship Programme in partnership with Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet.

The Outstanding Ability Network of the Year, for our work in Disability Inclusion.