Seven Fife science students awarded special scholarship

The students, who are all studying HNC Applied Science, were awarded an Angela Stewart-Grant scholarship in recognition of their commitment to their studies.

Set up 20 years ago, the scholarship is awarded in memory of science student Angela who was from Brechin and sadly died of bowel cancer in 1999, aged 23. The scholarship was created by Angela’s mum, Sandra, to give hard-working students a little extra money to support their studies and to treat themselves. Sadly, Sandra also passed away a few years ago.

Thanks to a generous donation in Sandra’s will and the support and contributions from college staff, Angela’s scholarship has continued to support many students over the years.

This year’s winning students, who received a share of £2,100, are keen to put their scholarship awards towards supporting their studies and, as per Angela’s wishes, also treat themselves.

Award winner Jennifer Nicol (18) from Rosyth is hoping to go on to study Forensic Science at university or to continue at Fife College and do the HND in Applied Science.

James Gartshore (20) from Kirkcaldy, said: “To even be considered for this scholarship in memory of such an amazing person was a great deal on its own, to then win the scholarship is such an honour.”

The other scholarship winners are: Amy Leigh Sargenti (19) from Glenrothes, Michal Nowak (17) from Kirkcaldy, Andrew Watts (20) from Dunfermline, Finnolagh McGlashan (22) from Cupar and

Hanadi Awad (19) from Edinburgh.

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