Dudley Student Awarded £1,000 Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Hard work, determination and commitment to her studies have earned a Dudley student a £1,000 scholarship for academic excellence.

Emily Steventon, who is in the final year of her English Literature degree at the University of Worcester, was presented with the prestigious Academic Scholarship award at a recent ceremony.

“This means so much to me,” she said. “It has boosted my confidence in the work I produce on my course. It has also encouraged me to continue my postgraduate studies at Worcester.”

Emily said the money would help her focus on her studies: “I’ll be using the money to relieve some of the pressure of juggling part-time work alongside my studies. It’ll allow me to focus more on my final year priorities, which are my dissertation and my coursework.”

During her time at Worcester, Emily has made the most of the opportunities available to students. Alongside her studies, she has served as a Course Representative and Student Ambassador, while also taking part in a range of social activities and events.

Emily said her decision to study at the University of Worcester was influenced by her former school teacher.

“My A-Level teacher suggested Worcester, and after attending an Open Day I was able to explore the city for the first time and meet some of the lecturers; I knew it was the place for me,” she said.

“My main challenge at university has been learning not to overexert myself,” Emily added. “My Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) and lecturers have greatly assisted with this by going over any work and feedback so I feel confident going forward and discussing my time management, so my independent study feels structured.”

The University of Worcester has been named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027, with judges describing a performance 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.”