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A grand surprise for Bedfordshire students

18 Dec 2007 12:31:12

Steel Tust members with award winners and Vice Chancellor

Christmas has come early for 25 Bedfordshire students who have each been awarded a £1,000 bursary.

National charity, the Steel Charitable Trust, awarded the bursaries to local final year students at the University of Bedfordshire, who have experienced financial problems, to support them through their final year of study.

Nicholas Wright, Chairman of the Trust, said: “We are pleased to work with the University by helping these students during this important year. We hope by helping them financially that they will be able to focus on their studies and achieve their full potential.”

Suzanne Henman, from Shortstown in Bedford who is studying for a degree in Education Studies and English, was thrilled to receive one of the bursaries. She said: “It was such a surprise when I heard that I would be receiving the bursary, it feels like all the hard work I have been putting into my course has been rewarded. The money will really help with everyday costs including my student finances and textbooks.”

Other people receiving bursaries include:

  • Astra Marsh who is studying Child and Adolescent Studies. She plans to work as a youth worker and will spend the money on a new computer and supporting her studies
  • Michael Adedeji, studying for a BA in Health and Social Care. Michael currently works at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and is looking to use the bursary to pay his fees. He would like to use his degree to gain a promotion at work
  • Juri Zuravijou who is studying for a degree in Business Administration. Although originally from Estonia, Jurui has lived in the UK for a number of years.

For more information about the Steel Charitable Trust Bursaries, visit www.beds.ac.uk/steel

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