Portadown SERC student awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarship
A Portadown student at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has been awarded a James Kane Foundation Scholarship to help support her studies.
Debbie Black is one of six SERC students - all pursuing science or engineering courses – who 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.
Debbie is completing the Pearson BTEC HNC in Applied Sciences.
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.
"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 is 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.