THE CHANCELLOR’S FUND: MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries which assist students financially. Our most accessible scholarship, the Chancellor’s Fund, ensures that our students who wish to broaden their opportunities through education are not limited by their financial circumstances or background.
Three students who were awarded funds in 2015 share their story:
“The money provided by the Chancellor’s Fund, allowed me to go on a life changing trip to Romania, where I volunteered in an orphanage for two weeks. I coached badminton, and played games with the children to enhance their English skills through play. I also helped them with their English during the afternoons where we did work in the classrooms. This was the most incredible experience and has allowed me to have a positive influence on the lives of these amazing children, as well as enhance my own skills as I aim towards a career in teaching. Working with children from such challenging backgrounds, as well as overcoming a language barrier, helped to develop my teaching and leadership skills, through enhancing my communication skills.” Grace Tidmarsh, 2015 recipient
“I have been researching the applications of Novel Green Manure as a treatment for Specific Replant Disease on Sorbus aucuparia, and it was an honour to be able to share my findings in September 2015 at the biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference. The Chancellor’s Fund allowed me to join researchers in Fremantle, Western Australia, as an invited speaker. The opportunity to travel and participate in this experience has opened my eyes to new possibilities and further raised my awareness of the global importance of plant pathology. I would like to thank the University of Northampton for contributing funds and making this possible.” Julia Lock, 2015 recipient
“I am truly grateful for being awarded the Chancellor’s Fund. It covered the cost of flights to New Zealand, which enabled me to study a cryptic and nationally threatened species of bat. The research has greatly improved my profile as an ecologist and has resulted in getting my work published, a BBC radio interview and future prospects for working in New Zealand.” George Rockell, 2014 recipient
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Corinna Coleman, Scholarships Administrator, explains why this Fund is so important to our students: “The Chancellor’s Fund is a critical source of funding for students and this inclusive Fund is open to applications from students during any year of their studies, from all courses. We are very grateful to all those who support the Fund – and the stories from the students show the value of the financial support it provides.”
To make the difference, you can give to the Chancellor’s Fund by visiting
invest.northampton.ac.uk or read more about our campaign overleaf.
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