Write a commentPatrick Winters from Rathfriland has been presented with one of the inaugural SRC Chief Executive Higher Education Scholarship Awards. Patrick has just begun an Ulster University Foundation Degree in Sport Science, Coaching and Fitness at the College’s Newry campus.
This new initiative, introduced by the College’s Chief Executive Mr Brian Doran, is aimed at helping to ease the financial pressure on students who wish to progress to higher education. In total, eight Scholarships will be awarded, with each recipient receiving £1,000 per year, of a two year course, towards their tuition fees.
Patrick was understandably delighted to be awarded this scholarship and commented “I couldn’t believe I had been selected as one of the successful students. I am excited to start my Foundation Degree at Southern Regional College and hope to progress to study physiotherapy after these two years. This Scholarship will really help me achieve my career aspirations”.
Brian Doran, Chief Executive at Southern Regional College, said “I am delighted that the College has been able to provide some financial assistance to these incredibly deserving students who are completing a higher education qualification at Southern Regional College. The future of our economy is heavily dependent on providing continued opportunities for young people to acquire higher level qualifications and skills education and training and this new initiative is one of a number of wide ranging support interventions that the College has in place to ensure that our learners succeed.”
The Higher Education Chief Executive’s Scholarships are open to first year, full-time higher education students attending SRC, studying a Pearson Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree qualification. In total, eight Scholarships will be awarded.
