SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
143 Students Awarded Russell Trust Scholarships
Fife College has awarded special Russell Trust scholarships to 143 deserving students to help them progress in their studies .
The scholarship awards , ranging from £ 50 to £ 300 , are aimed at providing students with financial support to purchase equipment and resources to help them in their academic journey .
The awards were presented by Cecilia Russell , Iona Russell , and Alice Croal from the Russell Trust at a special event held at the Carnegie Conference Centre , where some of this year ’ s recipients were recognised for their hard work and dedication to their studies .
The Russell Trust scholarship is one of the most substantial scholarship funds offered through Adam Smith Scholarships , part of Fife College , and contributes £ 15,000 annually to support students .
The scholarship is also the longest-running of all scholarships at the College and has awarded almost £ 200,000 to over 1,000 students since its establishment in 1997 .
Iona Russell , Trustee of the Russell Trust , said : “ The Russell Trust is thrilled to provide scholarship awards to the students of Fife College and extends its heartfelt congratulations to all of this year ’ s recipients .
“ Sir David Russell , the founder of the Russell Trust , placed great emphasis on promoting higher education for the youth of Fife , and over 70 years later , it is fantastic to continue this through our Russell Trust Scholarship .”
Lyn Gold , Scholarship and Alumni Engagement Lead at Fife College , said : “ For more than two decades , The Russell Trust has been a generous supporter of our students , and we are tremendously appreciative of their continued backing .
“ Hearing the stories from our students at the presentation event , and knowing how much of a boost their scholarship awards have given them , was truly heart-warming . Well done to all of our scholarship-winning students .”
“ Adding this to my CV will hopefully give me the edge when applying for future employment . As a mature student , it has been financially difficult attending college and juggling family life . This award will make a huge difference to me and my family .”
- Douglas Murphy
HNC Additional Support Needs , Supporting the Individual
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