King Edward VI College students

Four former students of King Edward VI College have been awarded prestigious Academic Scholarship awards. 

Benjamin Harper, Marnie Duffell, Callum Goff, and Charlotte Nicholson were awarded £1,000 each by the University of Worcester for academic excellence during the last year of their studies.  

Third-year Business Management student Benjamin Harper said: “It means everything to me that my hard work and dedication to my degree and my assignments is being recognised and is paying off. I hope to act as a role model to show future students what is possible when you put a lot of effort into your degree.” 

Benjamin is already working hard to kick-start his career. He said: “Worcester has one of the best figures for graduates finding positions, which as a student who is very keen to get into the workplace, was very attractive to me.” 

Third-year Law student Marnie Duffell said: “It’s an absolute honour to receive this award. It ensures I can continue to flourish within my academic work and hopefully become a lecturer in Law in the near future.” 

Marnie added: “The University is a lovely institution which provides the utmost support to students, as it provides inclusive learning to all students. I’m proud to be a part of the University of Worcester.” 

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

Staff at the University have also been raising funds for scholarship and hardship support 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.  

Callum Goff, third-year Business Management student, said: “I was very pleased to achieve this award as it represents the hard work and dedication I have put in during the previous year of my studies. It motivates me to carry on and continue to work hard.” 

Charlotte Nicholson, currently training to be a doctor on the University’s Medicine MBChB course, said she was very pleased to have been awarded the scholarship. She said: “I’ll put it towards my travel costs into university and my placements.” 

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