The Real Impact Undergraduate of the Year Award 2026 image
Registration deadline:  02/02/2026
Are you the Undergraduate of the Year for making a REAL IMPACT? At Grant Thornton, we strive to make an impact whether with our employees, clients or in the local communities that we serve. Our values align with the need to make a real impact on the world around us by focusing on what is important in society. We appreciate those that want to do for others, have a sense of purpose and who want to make the world a better place for all.

What makes an Award winner?

Being a true leader who wants to make an impact on the world we live in. We are looking for students who are making real impact come alive in any cause they are passionate about. We encourage applications from any student who believes they are committed to the betterment of their school, community and society at large. We encourage and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking of people who want to make a real impact.  It can be at your college or university through clubs or in the community locally. Submit a video or graphic design, along with your answers to the questions, on what you believe makes an impact on any subject.

‍What could you win?

You could win the opportunity to receive mentoring & coaching during your final year of college, along with €1000 in prize money!

About our Partner

Grant Thornton is a global provider of professional services, spanning more than 145 countries with a team of 68,000 professionals working to build sustainable, scalable solutions to address real-world problems. In Ireland, our team comprises of nearly 3,000 professionals providing a full range of Audit, Tax and Advisory services to clients of all sizes and industries. We work with companies that are dynamic, growth minded who impact our society and the business community at large. Our unique culture creates an environment in which you are encouraged to make a difference, or A Real Impact! We are always looking for people that share our values as passionate, grounded, collaborative with high integrity. This translates to people who want to make a difference in the world around them.

To learn more visit our careers site here.

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Our unique approach has helped us become one of Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. We’re looking for creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. We’re not just looking for grads with a business background, we want grads from all disciplines. We know that the right people come from many different places and spaces.

Who can apply?

To enter, you must:

  • Be in you penultimate or final year
  • Be on track to achieve a 2:1

The Real Impact Undergraduate of the Year Award 2026

02 February 2026
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