SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Scholarship boost because we care
Six very deserving students have been awarded scholarships to support them while they study . This special scholarship is funded by Adam Smith Scholarships and awarded to care experienced young people and young carers for commitment to their studies , giving them the boost they need to keep going .
Students from across the College were awarded this year , studying subjects from Hospitality and Hairdressing to Engineering and Counselling .
Award winner Emma Johnstone studying Level 2 Nail Services said : “ This means I will be able to purchase items for my course to practice at home and I am very grateful .”
Lyn Gold , Scholarship and Alumni Engagement Lead said : “ The Independent Living Scholarship was originally set up in 2010 , however in recent years it has been developed to recognise the College ’ s commitment to working with young carers and care experienced young people .
“ All of the award winners are extremely deserving and inspiring individuals who , despite extra pressures in life , show true commitment to their studies and to succeeding in their chosen careers . I was delighted to see them awarded and wish them the very best for the future .”
A Fife College Hospitality student was recently awarded a prestigious scholarship to train at a world-class hotel school .
HNC Hospitality Operations student Dumitru Livitch travelled to Lausanne in Switzerland thanks to a Hospitality Industry and Tourism ( HIT ) Scholarship award .
Awarded through Adam Smith Scholarships , part of Fife College , HIT Scotland funds the all-expenses trip for students to take part in the two-day programme at Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne ( EHL ), regarded as the best hospitality school in the world .
The programme covers all aspects of the Hospitality industry using a blend of business presentations and hands-on practical experience .
Dumitru shared his experience , which will help maximise his potential and give him the edge in the future , with classmates at the College ’ s Kirkcaldy Campus on his return .
He said : “ I will never forget this trip , it has changed my life . My first impression when I was there was ‘ This is the
highest level I have seen in my life ’, it was just amazing . All the other guys on the course were great too , it was an unforgettable experience .
“ I feel really lucky to have got this opportunity so I wanted to share what I learned while I was there by doing a presentation when I got back .
“ I definitely want to stay in hospitality and one day own my own place . I hope the experience of this trip and my college studies will help me get there .”
Lyn Gold , Scholarship and Alumni Engagement Lead at Fife College , said : “ Dumitru ’ s real passion for the hospitality industry shone through in his application and interview – he was very much a deserving winner of this scholarship award .
“ The fact he was so keen to share what he learned with his peers on his return demonstrates just how much he embraced this fantastic opportunity .
“ We wish Dumitru the best of luck in his future studies and career .”
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