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Harpur Trust Supports Local Students with University Bursary Scheme

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Sixteen students from Bedford Borough celebrated their awards as part of the University Bursary Scheme, a program designed to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The bursary, worth £4,500 over three years, is earmarked for students studying a wide range of subjects, including law, engineering, and medicine. The scheme is open to students from select schools and colleges in the area, with Grants Manager Victoria Reed noting the bursary's positive impact on students' academic performance and mental health. Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, the scheme has helped nearly 300 students and awarded over £1m in bursaries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University Bursary Scheme is open to students from the following Bedford Borough schools and colleges: Bedford Academy, Bedford College, Biddenham International School and Sports College, Kimberley STEM College, Mark Rutherford, Sharnbrook Academy, The Bedford Sixth Form, St Thomas More Catholic Secondary & 6th Form, and Wixams Academy.
  • The scheme has helped nearly 300 students and awarded over £1m in bursaries since its inception nearly 20 years ago.
  • Students who receive the bursary report improved academic grades and reduced anxiety and stress, leading to better mental health.
  • The University Bursary Scheme is part of The Harpur Trust's wider efforts to support the local community and help children thrive and nurture their potential.
  • The Trust also runs other initiatives, including the Grants Programme, the Accelerator Programme, and the School Uniform Scheme.

Statistics:

  • The University Bursary Scheme has helped nearly 300 students since its inception.
  • The scheme has awarded over £1m in bursaries.
  • The bursary is worth £4,500 over three years.
  • Over £1.2m is awarded in grants each year through the Grants Programme.
  • The Accelerator Programme works with schools to support children from lower-income families, aiming to narrow the attainment gap between children on free school meals and their peers.

Sources:

  • "We are really proud of our University Bursary scheme as we get to support students who have overcome significant personal challenges with the growing costs of studying for a degree." - Victoria Reed, Grants Manager.
  • Since The Trust set up the University Bursary Scheme, it has helped nearly 300 students and awarded nearly £1m in bursaries. (Source: The Harpur Trust's website)
  • The Harpur Trust's Grants Programme awards over £1.2m each year in grants to charities and community groups. (Source: The Harpur Trust's website)

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