Isla Phillips
Bristol Medical Student Wins £1,000 Academic Scholarship
A medical student from Bristol says winning a prestigious Academic Scholarship award has given her a confidence boost.
Isla Phillips, 27, is in the second year of her medical degree at the University of Worcester and has been awarded £1,000 in recognition of her excellent academic achievements.
“I’m delighted to have received this award,” said Isla. “As a languages graduate, I was initially worried about the breadth of scientific content on the course, but the support from the staff has been amazing and has helped me to overcome these worries.”
She added: “Receiving this award has given me a real confidence boost, and it’s lovely to have that recognition for the hard work I’ve put in.”
Isla explained that the money will go towards resources to help with her studies.
“I’m so grateful to receive the prize money,” she said. “I’ll be using the money to buy some medical textbooks and other study materials to help me throughout my degree; it’s a great opportunity to invest in resources which will support my learning and future career in healthcare.”
Isla said her time at Worcester has lived up to what she had hoped: “I chose Worcester because I really liked the structure of the course and the strong focus on clinical placements from early on. The balance between independent learning and support from staff has helped build my confidence.”
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.”