£1000 scholarships for Fife College students

Three Fife College students have been awarded a scholarship from Shell UK.

Chris Blount, Hayden Longhurst and Mateusz Wlodarczyk, all HND mechanical engineering students received were awarded £1000 each from the energy company through the college’s Adam Smith Foundation.

The scholarship recognises great academic ability alongside commitment to studies with the aim of progressing in the oil and gas industry.

Chris Blount, from Kirkcaldy, said he planned to put it towards buying driving lessons and a laptop, adding: “It’s a very welcome at this time, being a student is hard enough especially with a family.”

Mateusz Wlodarczyk, also from Kirkcaldy, said: “This scholarship is a fantastic kick start for the long journey ahead at university. I can use it to assist in my general living costs whilst attending university or to buy things such as a laptop.”

Haydn Longhurst, from Lochgelly, said: “It means everything to me as due to my financial situation being able to afford a computer was a pipe dream, but thanks to this award it is now possible.”

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Teresa Waddington, plant manager, Fife NGL Plant, said: “With our world being increasingly shaped by science and technology, ingenuity will be key to the UK’s economic success and is already playing a vital role in our transition to a low carbon economy.

“By making a link between real life and learning through engaging experiences we aim to: nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, leaders and innovators, grow the UK’s skills base and pipeline of scientists and engineers.

Lyn Gold, Adam Smith Foundation scholarship co-ordinator, said: ““Shell have been generous supporters of the programme and many other college activities for well over a decade now.

“ We are extremely grateful for their continued support which has already helped provide hundreds of our students with amazing opportunities.”

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