Fife College students receive share of £ 15,000 scholarship fund
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Fife College students attended a special presentation to mark their scholarship success , thanks to funds awarded from The Russell Trust .
An amazing 143 deserving individuals have been awarded scholarships to help them progress in their studies and future careers . Ranging from £ 50 to £ 300 , the awards provide financial assistance for students to purchase essential equipment and resources for their educational journey .
Around one-third of the students awarded were able to make the celebration event in person and to receive certificates presented by Iona Russell and Alice Croal from the Russell Trust during the ceremony , which was held in the College ’ s Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline .
The Russell Trust scholarship is one of the most significant scholarships offered through Adam Smith Scholarships , part of Fife College , contributing £ 15,000 annually to student support . Since its inception in 1999 , it has been the longeststanding scholarship at the College , awarding in total £ 212,000 to 1,235 students .
One of this year ’ s scholarship winners was NC Pathway to Social Sciences student Emma Roberts . Emma has had recent health problems and her scholarship award has helped towards costs for her assistance dog , six-year-old red & white setter Callie .
Emma , from Kelty , said : “ The money awarded has been invaluable in helping pay for Callie ’ s training . I cannot work at the moment as I await further tests and cannot drive just now either .