W:
www.universitybusiness.co.uk | T: @UB_UK FINANCE AND MARKETS
www.facebook.com/ubmag Twiter @UB_UK Join the debate on LinkedIn – search for University Business Professional Network in groups The latest news, views and reports on finance and legal issues in the higher education sector Students to earn while they learn
to ensure they are able to focus on making the most of their time at university.” During the scholarship’s
two work experience placements, students will have an opportunity to put their academic theory into practice on real client assignments and projects. Successful candidates will join EY’s Assurance practice, which covers a broad range of services such as audit, financial reporting, fraud and corporate crime. Students will also study towards becoming an
EY has launched an Assurance Scholarship programme, giving students the opportunity to study for a degree while receiving financial support and work experience from EY.
B
uilding on an existing partnership with Lancaster University, EY is teaming up with the University
of Bath and the University of Warwick to offer the scholarship to 60 students across the three universities. Students studying for a degree in
Accounting, Auditing & Finance at Lancaster, and Accounting and Finance at Bath and Warwick will be eligible to apply, with £5,000 a year on offer to help with the upfront costs of attending university. Students will also benefit from a paid summer work placement at one of EY’s UK offices in their second year, and a year-long industrial placement in their third year of study. Hywel Ball, EY’s Managing Partner
for Assurance in the UK & Ireland, said: “Our Assurance Scholarship programme is designed for those who are focused on starting a career in accountancy, but who don’t want to miss out on the university experience.
We already offer school leaver, graduate and undergraduate programmes, but we are expanding the range of career entry routes in response to growing demand. It’s a great opportunity for students to earn while they learn.” The EY Assurance Scholarship
will provide students with up to £40,000 in financial support. This is broken down into £15,000 over the three years of study, in addition to earning a salary during both the summer and industrial placements. A further £1,000 per year will be
offered to selected students who meet the criteria for widening access to higher education. Ball added: “Many of today’s
graduates enter the workplace with sizeable student loan repayments that last for a large part of their working lives. The EY Assurance Scholarship will give students a financial leg-up,
“Employability skills are essential for today’s graduates and work experience is now considered to be pre-requisite for many graduate employers”
ICAS or ICAEW qualified chartered accountant and will qualify faster than if they had entered EY through the graduate programme. Hywel adds: “Employability skills
are essential for today’s graduates and work experience is now considered to be pre-requisite for many graduate employers. Combined with the academic qualifications, skills such as team working, time management and real-life client interactions, will help graduates of the EY Assurance Scholarship scheme to stand out in a competitive jobs market.” Dean of Warwick Business School
Professor Mark Taylor said: “We are delighted to be working with EY on this very worthwhile programme. It offers a wonderful opportunity for students looking for a career in accountancy. The EY Assurance Scholarship programme provides not only the kind of financial assistance that will be a valuable spur for aspiring graduates but also a chance to gain experience at one of the world's major accounting firms. Our BSc Accounting & Finance course is already among the best in the country and this partnership will add something extra.”
NEWS & CU PUS SER F A R |
CAMRRENT AVIFCEIS S NEPESC ON CAEMOUS | 23 F INANCE AND MARKETS | NEWT | 55 | SW IAL R PP R
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82