Empowering student stories
Journalism Progression Scholarship
Izzy Womack
Journalism BA(Hons)
I felt like I had nothing holding me back, I believe receiving the scholarship has helped me to achieve a first-class grade and a first-class degree overall. It also really boosted my confidence and made me genuinely believe I could achieve great things.Your support can not only change a student’s university experience, but it can change someone’s life, the path and course of where their life goes.
Progression Scholarship in Journalism 2023 supported by Janey Walker and Hamish Mykura
Progression Scholarship
Grace Oreyeni
Pharmacy MPharm
Learning how to find a work-life balance, and strengthening my resilience have been real benefits I have also got through this scholarship which has enabled me to grow into a more well-rounded individual, and I look forward to bringing those to the working world and making a difference.
Progression Scholarship 2022, supported by the Student Potential Fund
Family Law Progression Scholarship
Loren Waddon
Law LLB(Hons)
I've really enjoyed understanding what it's like in a law firm setting, how day-to-day life works and another area of law that I would never have looked at if I didn't have this opportunity.
Family Law Progression Scholarship 2021, supported by Family Law Partners
Progression Scholarship
Jade Adebiyi
Biomedical Sciences BSc(Hons)
I think it just provided the ease of not having to stress too much about money and juggling a job with the busyness of the degree. Being able to buy the resources I needed, being able to just relax and focus on studying 100%.
Progression Scholarship 2021, supported by the Student Potential Fund
Industry Scholarship
Max Lewandowski
Computer Science BSc(Hons)
The experience of working in an industry leading company on a real project and being part of the team has helped me gain a lot of confidence in a professional environment, which has given me a head-start when it comes to finding employment after finishing my studies.
Industry scholarship and placement 2023
Industry Scholarship
Alex Moreton
Software Engineering BSc(Hons)
The funding was life changing, allowed me to focus more on my studies and enabled me to get a first. It allowed me the freedom to explore various technologies and projects more deeply than would have been possible while working a 20-30hr part-time job.
Industry scholarship and placement 2023
Wellbeing Champion
Naomi Spence
Marketing Management BSc(Hons)
Becoming a wellbeing champion has been incredibly fulfilling. Knowing that I can make a difference in our student’s university experience has given me a real sense of purpose.
Wellbeing Champion and Student Experience Fund awardee 2023 – supported by the Student Potential Fund
Breakthrough Award
Charlie Martin
Product Design
with Professional Experience BA(Hons)
I think the biggest part was it's given me the confidence in my ideas from an early start in second year, which I've carried forth into final year. Really giving me the experience and confidence to believe in myself and my ideas.
Fred Maillardet Product Design Breakthrough Award 2021, supported by Professor Fred Maillardet
Forward Bound Scholarship
Faith Atyang
International Health Promotion MSc
Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made and thanks to Fiona for making it happen. Words may not be enough to describe the inward transformation, that influences my professional life after my studies.
Forward Bound Scholar 2019 supported by Fiona Deane
Event photo by Victoria Dawe Photography