Mathilde Tubaut

A trainee teacher from Cambridge says winning a prestigious Academic Scholarship award is great recognition for her hard work. 

Mathilde Tubaut, 19, is studying Primary Education at the University of Worcester, and was awarded £1,000 for academic excellence in the last year. 

 “I feel proud and grateful,” said Mathilde. “Becoming a teacher has been an inspiration of mine since early childhood, so I care deeply about being successful on this course, and it means a lot to be recognised for my hard work.” 

Worcester’s primary and secondary teacher training is rated Outstanding by Ofsted; Mathilde said the University’s reputation was a factor in her choice of where to study: “I wanted to go to a university that had a community feel, and where I would feel able to reach out for support if I needed it,” she said. 

Mathilde added: “Worcester has a good reputation for teacher training, so it seemed like the perfect balance between quality education and quality of life.” 

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.”