Six students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have been awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships to help support their studies.
The students, all pursuing science or engineering courses, will each receive one or two-year scholarships providing £3,000 per annum. The scholarships will help cover living, travel, and academic expenses – allowing each student to focus on their studies and personal growth.
The recipients are, Meg Lamour (20), from Bangor, Kelsey Van Vogt (17), from Ardglass, and Marwa Karoum (22), from Bangor, all completing the Level 3 Advanced Tech in Applied Science; Debbie Black (40) from Portadown, and Lena Sweitek (19), from Bangor, both completing the Pearson BTEC HNC in Applied Sciences; and Gerard Gallagher (52), from Belfast, who is completing the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Mechatronic Engineering.
Speaking about the scholarships, Emma Finney, Head of Business, Innovation and Partnerships at SERC and Chair of the Interview Panel for the Scholarships, said, “We are delighted that six of our students have successfully secured a James Kane Foundation Scholarship which will help alleviate some financial burdens.”
Emma added, “The process was very competitive, and each student submitted a superb application, supported with an outstanding interview to secure their Scholarship. On behalf of the Panel and the wider SERC community, we offer congratulations and wish each individual continued success with their chosen STEM pathway.”
Michael Wilson, Chair of the James Kane Foundation said, "The James Kane Foundation is proud to fund the STEM Scholarships Programme which provides essential support to the next generation of talented STEM students. These scholarships provide educational opportunities, help promote diversity in STEM and enable students to achieve their academic and career aspirations."
SERC are also planning a series of engaging, immersive, and fun STEM-themed workshops, also supported by the James Kane Foundation, where up to 360 participants will work to solve a simulated crime scene using CSI forensics this summer.
