Building their Future

News

15th December 2008

Since 1998, the Helena Kennedy Foundation has operated a bursary scheme to provide much needed financial support to disadvantaged students who have successfully completed a further education course and wish to progress on to higher education. Learning World has been pleased to be one of the Foundation’s sponsors, helping to support students entering construction related education.

The Foundation's mission is to tackle injustice and social exclusion through education by supporting disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors to complete their studies in higher education and thereby move on successfully into employment.

Over 300 excellent applications were received by the Foundation in 2008, with 130 awards being granted in the form of bursaries and scholarships to students from across the UK. The 2008 Award Winners were recently celebrated at receptions hosted by Baroness Kennedy at the House of Lords.

Learning World is proud to support the following Award Winners:

Simon Deane has had to overcome both a serious car accident and a serious health scare in order to continue his education. Despite having a break in his studies, Simon has remained determined and focused his time productively, organising fundraisers for cancer charities and volunteering at local hospitals. Simon wishes to study conservation at London South Bank University, with the ultimate aim of being involved in projects that benefit the community. The Award will fund the purchase of necessary educational equipment for Simon’s course.

Adrian Kaczor has always been fascinated by the construction industry and wants to study construction management, his tutor says that Adrian is “a keen, enthusiastic learner and valued team member.” Throughout his education, Adrian has had to juggle work and school commitments as his parents are unable to support him financially, and he has had to work extra hard to achieve his goals. The Award will go some way to alleviate the financial pressure that Adrian faces and allow him more time to focus on his studies whilst at Kingston University.

Renata Krzos is aiming to complete a degree in architecture having supported herself through college by working part time. However, as English is Renata’s second language, she has found educational tasks more difficult and balancing her time between college commitments and employment a struggle. The Award will help Renata with basic living expenses in addition to course materials.

Link: http://www.constructionlearningworld.com/news/2008/12/15/building-their-future/