Former King Charles I Pupil Earns £1,000 Academic Excellence Award

A former King Charles I student has thanked her former teachers for their support as she scoops a £1,000 award for academic excellence during her law degree.

Alice Edwards, currently in the 3^rd year of her LLB Law degree at the University of Worcester, has received a prestigious Academic Scholarship in recognition of her work during the second year of her course.

“This means everything to me,” said Alice. “It’s a reminder of my hard work and my determination to succeed; I’m absolutely loving my time at university, and this is just the icing on the cake.”

Alice plans to spend a little of the money on herself now while saving the rest for a holiday when she finishes her studies.

Although she faced challenges in her first year, Alice credits her friends with helping her persevere: “I had a difficult first year. I learned a lot about resilience and determination, but without that struggle I wouldn’t appreciate where I am now.”

Looking back at her time at King Charles I School, Alice said: “I had some incredible teachers that believed in me and supported my dreams. I would like to thank them for believing in me and supporting me to meet my goals.”

Alice said since leaving her former school she has been able to grow and flourish at the University of Worcester.

“At Worcester I’ve met some incredible friends, I’ve learned lots more about the law and I’ve really discovered what I want for my future,” she added.

The University of Worcester has been named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, with judges describing a performance that ‘leaves many of the Russell Group in the shade’.

The University is also this year shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students in the Times Higher Education Awards for the efforts of staff to raise money for student scholarships and hardship funds.

Professor David Green CBE, DL, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University, said: “Every year, thanks to the generosity of alumni, philanthropists and friends of the University, we are able to award academic scholarships to students who perform outstandingly well – typically gaining straight As across their studies. Achieving such excellent results consistently requires dedication, ability and sheer hard work.”

“All of us at the University are very proud of all our scholarship winners who come from across the range of our courses and from many backgrounds,” he added. “Every year this includes scholarship winners who are students who did not particularly excel at school but find that the intellectual and professional challenge of university combined with the expert education provided at Worcester brings out the very best in them.”