Scholarship success for former Hereford Sixth Form student

A former Hereford Sixth Form College student has thanked her teachers for helping her develop academically after earning a £1,000 university scholarship for academic excellence.

Anastasia Bradutan, 20, from Chișinău, Moldova, is in the third year of her Business and Marketing degree at the University of Worcester. She received the prestigious Academic Scholarship in recognition of her consistently high grades.

“This reminds me that my efforts have not been in vain, and it motivates me to continue working towards my goals,” she said.

Anastasia, who hopes to work in the marketing industry after graduating, explained how the money will help her.

“I plan to save the money and invest it in my future development,” she said. “I would like to use it for opportunities and resources that will help me improve my skills, gain knowledge, and continue developing academically and professionally.”

Anastasia paid tribute to her former teachers at Hereford Sixth Form College.

“They were all very kind, supportive and understanding, and I always felt comfortable asking for help when I needed it,” she said. “I genuinely enjoyed going to college, and I’m very grateful for the encouragement and support they gave me throughout my studies.”

She added: “Studying Fine Art there helped me develop my creativity, artistic skills and ability to think outside the box. These are skills I can use in my marketing career, where creativity and visual communication are important.”

Reflecting on her time at Worcester, Anastasia said: “One of the best things about my experience has been how easy it was to adapt and make friends. Everyone came from different cities and backgrounds, and most of us didn’t know each other when we first started.”

She added: “I think this made it easier to meet new people, get to know each other and build friendships. It made my university experience much more enjoyable.”

Anastasia is studying at the University of Worcester, recently named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, with judges describing its performance as one that “leaves many of the Russell Group in the shade”.

The University of Worcester is 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.”