Grace Ashmore

A former North Bromsgrove High School and Sixth Form student says she’s honoured and grateful to have been awarded a prestigious Academic Scholarship. 

Grace Ashmore, now on a placement year as part of her Cybersecurity degree, was awarded £1,000 by the University of Worcester for excellent academic achievement in the last year. 

“At first we were all in disbelief!” said Grace, describing the moment she learned she’d been awarded the scholarship. “This award is a reminder that university is a privilege, and that by making the most of the opportunity and working hard, life rewards you in return.” 

She continued: “My parents worked very hard so I could go to university, and I’m happy I can make them proud.” 

Grace said achieving A grades on all her modules and becoming more independent while studying at university were among her biggest successes since beginning her course. 

“The money will help me pay rent in my final year when I’m back from my placement, so I’ll store it away for then,” she added. 

Professor Sally Moyle, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at the University, said: “We are incredibly proud of the students who have received academic scholarships.”   

The scholarships and prizes are supported by generous philanthropists, including the University’s distinguished Honorary Fellows, local employers and many successful graduates of the University.  

Staff at the University have also been raising funds for scholarship and hardship funds as part of the University’s two-year Anniversaries Campaign, celebrating 20 years since gaining full university status in 2005, and 80 years since being founded as an emergency teacher training college in 1946.  

Professor Moyle said: “These awards demonstrate to potential employers the outstanding achievements of our students, while providing financial support and encouragement for those who’ve earned them.”