79% of students said the scholarship made a ‘very big’ or ‘fairly big’ difference to their first year at university.
What They Said
"I felt so happy!! It was a huge boost to my confidence at a time when I was feeling quite daunted by the prospect of university. Having my learning recognised in such a way was a very empowering thing."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at the University of Cambridge
"I felt amazing! To think I'd been recognised academically and rewarded for my hard work was a great feeling. Having access to free books is incredible! It’s invaluable."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at UWE Bristol
"When I found out I had been awarded the scholarship I felt a strong sense of personal achievement and was immensely grateful to be awarded this privilege."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at Oxford Brookes University
"I was really shocked but also very grateful. It made me feel like all the effort I put into my work was being noticed and I could get rewarded for it."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at the University of Birmingham
"Ecstatic! It was an amazing feeling to realise my hard work hadn’t gone unnoticed."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at the University of Exeter
"I felt grateful that my Head of Sixth Form believed I had worked hard enough to prove that I was going to make the most of being awarded the scholarship."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at Harper Adams University
"It was amazing because it made me feel like people believed in me, as of all the people to win the scholarship, there were way smarter academic pupils in my school, but I won it. It was just so nice and a confidence booster."
2021 Scholarship winner now studying at the University of Brighton
"Receiving this scholarship was very encouraging and boosted my confidence in my studies, which has made my first year more enjoyable and productive."
2019 Scholarship recipient, now studying at Warwick University.
"The scholarship feels like a great reward for the hard work I have put in to get where I am. I am very thankful for it."
2019 Scholarship recipient, now studying at the University of Exeter.