2010 Scholarships Awarded

Ten mature students, who are studying on part time degrees, were recently awarded scholarships to support their studies.

The students, who are studying during the evenings at Bangor and locations in the community, were awarded the scholarships in recognition of their commitment to the Degrees, which is organised by the School of Education & Lifelong Learning at Bangor University.

Gwenllian Dwyfor Jones from Porthmadog, who is in studying a BA Combined Studies degree, was awarded the Ellen Kent Memorial Scholarship. Ellen Kent was a former secretary of the Old Students Association, and her memorial scholarship is given to Welsh speaking students.

The following students all received the University’s Old Students Association Scholarship, which was established to support students studying on a part time basis.

Patricia Bermingham from Llysfaen (BA Fine Art)
Colin Lanceley from Tremeirchion (BA Fine Art)
Carolyn Moss Williams from Bangor (BA Fine Art)
Marie Prendiville from Pentraeth (BA Literature and Creative Writing)
Callie James from Denbigh (BA Combined Studies)
Helen Hughes from Flint (Foundation Degree in Community Development)
Suzanne Evans from Holywell (Foundation Degree in Community Development)
Kate Laska from Llandudno (Foundation Degree in Substance Misuse)
Wendy Williams from Holyhead (Foundation Degree in Substance Misuse)

“These annual scholarships are given to encourage students to continue with their studies, it gives students and important financial and motivational boost. We’re proud of all our students, being able to juggle their family and work commitments as well as undertaking part-time study is extremely commendable. We are also grateful to the Old Students Association and Ellen Kent Memorial Fund for making these awards possible for this determined group of students.” said Dr David Sullivan, Director of Lifelong Learning.

University Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Baker was present to award the scholarship prize of £100 to each individual student. "We are delighted to be able to award scholarships to our students. We recognise the importance of supporting students at University in as many ways as possible. Gaining a degree benefits the individual and also updates the skills and knowledge available to employers within the region. It represents a vital element in meeting the needs of government and employers." Said Professor Baker.

Each of the students are following part-time degrees, each of the programmes have been running successfully for many years now. The programmes are organised in such a way that it is ideal for people who are working or have family commitments which mean they can’t study full time, as it they are taught in the evenings and the occasional weekend. Most students will take between five and seven years to complete the degree, although some students will be able to complete more quickly if they already have some higher education experience.

It is usually possible to start studying on some of our degree and postgraduate courses in January – you need not wait until next September. For further information on our part-time degrees, please contact us on 01248 382475 or via email ll@bangor.ac.uk