WINNERS OF THE CHSA’S
2026 BURSARY ANNOUNCED Four talented young people have been selected to receive the CHSA 2026 Bursary.
The Bursary offers substantial financial support to the children of CHSA members’ employees. For CHSA members it presents a valuable opportunity to thank employees for their contribution, while introducing the next generation of talent to the cleaning and hygiene industry.
Following a panel interview, chaired by David Garcia, Vice President and Treasurer of the CHSA, Finlay Dowling, Emma Lawrie, Elisha Round and Ellie Wakefield were selected as the recipients.
The four recipients will each receive £6,000 over the course of their university career, paid in three installments. At the start of each academic year, or the first three years if the degree is longer, the successful applicants will receive £2,000.
Finlay Dowling is planning to study dentistry at Newcastle University. His parent works for CHSA member Essity. Emma Lawrie, whose parent works at Ramon Hygiene, is planning to study an MEarthSci Earth Science at the
OCS AND SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMME OCS has joined forces with the University of Suffolk to launch a degree apprenticeship programme, creating new routes into specialist careers within the Suffolk-head quartered international facilities management business.
OCS says degree apprenticeships will play a key role in strengthening the company’s future workforce capability, enabling the business to attract high-potential talent, develop specialist skills in areas such as project management, data science and digital transformation, and build sustainable career pathways that
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University of Edinburgh. Elisha Round is planning to study an MChem in Chemistry at Lancaster University. Her parent also works at Essity. Ellie Wakefield’s parent works at Vectair Systems. She is planning to study a BA (Hons) Business & Management at Sheffield Hallam University.
Since it was first awarded in 2016 in its current form, the Bursary has made it possible for young people to capitalise on the potential of all that is on offer at university. They have used it to pay for books and study materials, field trips and club memberships. Applicants were assessed according to need, worthiness endeavour, and overall performance.
support long-term retention and succession planning.
OCS UK & Ireland, which is headquartered in Ipswich, states the partnership reflects its commitment to making a positive contribution to the communities in which it operates. By creating degree apprenticeship opportunities, OCS and the University of Suffolk are providing local individuals with an alternative route into professional careers that combines university- level education with hands-on workplace training. The partnership supports social mobility, strengthens the regional skills base, and helps build a sustainable pipeline of future leaders and specialists for OCS.
For the University of Suffolk, degree apprenticeships form part of a wider
David Garcia explained: “The Bursary is incredibly important to the CHSA. We are very proud of the opportunity to give something back in such a tangible way. Meeting these talented young people is always a pleasure but making the final decision this year was more difficult than ever. After two days of interviews and detailed discussions we settled on the four who excelled in the criteria: need, worthiness, endeavour and overall performance. We very much hope the final four, and all the applicants, enjoy their time at university and wish them the very best for the future.”
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ambition to ensure all students gain genuine work experience and leave university ‘work ready’. Combining study with paid employment, apprenticeships also support the government’s drive to expand degree apprenticeship opportunities and build skills in key industries.
Daniel Dickson, CEO UK & Ireland, OCS: “This partnership with the University of Suffolk is about building the future of OCS. Investing in the next generation of talent gives us the specialist skills we need for the years ahead, while giving people in local communities a genuine route into a career with real prospects.”
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