2009 Winners Announced

We are delighted to show our support again for the Helena Kennedy Foundation Awards for 2009. These awards help students make the transition from College to University by providing them with financial assistance in the form of a sponsored bursary.

This year's award winners are:

Antonio-John Abrante studied for his Highers at Stevenson College. He is progressing to the University of Edinburgh to study Politics.

Antonio's tutor says he has proved to be a student fully engaged in his learning, well motivated and resourceful. Antonio has acknowledged his personal difficulties not with anger or self pity, but with strength of character, humour, warmth and support for others. The bursary will greatly support Antonio on his next steps to furthering his education.

Stefania Gradini studied on an Access to Degree Nursing Course at Stow College (City). She is progressing to Glasgow Caledonian University to study Adult Nursing.

Stefania's tutor talks of her financial and personal difficulties and how she has remained motivated and committed to her studies. She says Stephania has the ability and determination to succeed.

Erin Grieve studied for her Highers at Stevenson College. She is progressing to the University of Edinburgh to study Ecology.

Erin's tutor says she arrived at college without any real awareness of her outstanding ability. Her confidence has now grown, she works well and supports her peers and will do well at university.

Scott Mackay studied HND Sound Production at Stow College. He is progressing to Glasgow Caledonian University to study Audio Technology / Multimedia.

Scott's tutor says how he left school at the earliest opportunity with few qualifications. Having worked in various jobs for 8 years, it was without doubt daunting to leave behind regular income to return to learning. Scott is motivated, has two part time jobs, and always produces high quality work with incredible motivation and commitment. He is a good team player within his group and will do well at university.

Claudio Pisciotta studied the SWAP Access course at Dundee College. She is progressing to the University of St Andrews to do the MA general degree.

Claudio was chosen directly by the University of St Andrews for the HKF award as this is the first year they have offered an award through the Foundation.