Student Nurse Recognised with Prestigious University of Worcester Scholarship 

A student nurse from Hong Kong has been recognised for her academic excellence after receiving a prestigious £1,000 scholarship from the University of Worcester.

Maxine Ka Wing Kwong, 23, and in the first year of her Adult Nursing degree, earned the prestigious Academic Scholarship for consistent excellence in her studies.

“I’ve never achieved something like this before, and it means a lot to me,” said Maxine. “As an international student at Worcester, I’ve experienced challenges and opportunities that have helped me grow both academically and personally.”

She added: “Studying here has broadened my perspective, changed my mindset and taught me to appreciate different cultures and ways of thinking. I am deeply grateful to the university, my lecturers, staff, family and friends.”

Maxine is in the early stages of her nursing journey and said she is still exploring the varied career paths open to her.

She is studying at the 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.”