Prem is a second-year Mechanical Engineering student and a Warwick Scholar. He is proud to lead the Warwick Racing Formula Student team and has a passion for motorsport/advanced engineering which drives him to continuously strive for excellence and make a positive impact in this field. He is honoured to be recognised as a Warwick Scholarship Ambassador and is eager to share his experiences to inspire others to pursue their passions as well.

The scholarship programme has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals and pursue my passion for Mechanical Engineering and motorsport. I am truly grateful for the generosity of my donor and for being a part of my academic journey. The contribution has not only supported my education but also allowed me to make a positive impact in the community through my involvement with Warwick Racing.

Burhan is a first-year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student and Warwick Scholar. He has a passion for learning languages, reading, and writing. His proudest achievement is publishing a paper with the Warwick Think Tank Society on technological integration in education.

I find research and studying policy to be interesting, as you look at the practicalities of solutions to problems people face in their daily lives. In this regard, the Warwick Scholars initiative has given me the opportunity to apply for the Social Mobility Student Research Hub. As an ambassador, I would like to spread awareness of opportunities to other students and give them advice to make them feel more comfortable."

Mel is a second-year Graduate Entry Medical Student with a first-class degree in Biomedical Sciences and a WPH Charitable Trust Scholar.

Being a WPH Charitable Trust Scholar is an incredible opportunity to worry less about finances and spend more time building networks within the medical and educational fields.

I enjoy keeping active, cooking, and spending time with my family. As well as mentoring prospective students, I am proud of myself for becoming a Scholar Ambassador, providing an opportunity to raise awareness and impact change by being a voice for those who are disadvantaged but dream.

Gabriela a first-year English Literature and Creative Writing student and a Warwick Scholar. She enjoys writing in prose and hopes to become a novelist one day.

Thanks to my scholarship I was able to get into Warwick and study on one of the best creative writing courses in the country. Without the Warwick Scholarship Programme (WSP) this would not have been possible due to invisible boundaries that would've overwhelmed my potential.

Adam is a PhD French Studies student and recipient of the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarship.

My professional passion is French politics in a broad sense, and more specifically, (televisual) image projection by French political actors, but I'm happiest when I'm in the kitchen.

I've engaged with this subject for several years now, but I'm enjoying the ability to really go into depth - for example, I spent the last month or so scouring through television broadcasts and exploring a vast archive.

It's hard to express what the scholarship means to me, it's a symbol of my hard work, and an opportunity to pursue what I love without having to worry about financial hardship. Furthermore, it gives me access to a wider Wolfson community, allowing me to share my own and hear about other people's research.

Mira is a postgraduate student studying towards a Master of Arts degree in History of Medicine, thanks to the support of the Wellcome Trust Award. Academically, she is interested in the fields of history of medicine and science in Europe. Her interests include; governance, policy-making, real estate and wellbeing, health and fitness.

I am extremely grateful to the Wellcome Trust for the opportunity to pursue my interests in the field of the history of medicine, which would not have been possible in my home country of Bulgaria. I am immensely thankful to be able to develop my skills and knowledge while working towards filling a crucial gap in the field by improving our understanding of the medical history of the Balkan peninsula.

Fadila is a second-year Biomedical Science student and a Warwick Scholar. She is particularly interested in human anatomy and associated diseases as she wishes to progress into the medical field.

Donations like WSP ensure that enthusiastic and strong-willed young adults like me are being given opportunities to progress in their careers by entering higher education, without the costs holding us back. They are feeding our potential when no one else can. Their donations are paving the way for equality in higher education and shaping brighter futures for disadvantaged young adults. From the Scholar Ambassador opportunity, I look forward to supporting many other young people the same way I have been supported.

Kirsten is a second-year student studying Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development, supported by the Friends of Warwick in Singapore Scholarship. She hopes to build on her knowledge in Life Sciences to work towards a more sustainable future, particularly in the areas of food and human health.

The support that I've received from my scholarship has been incredible - thank you for recognising my potential, for the opportunity to broaden my horizons, and for enabling me to develop my interests at Warwick. Being a scholar has given me back the courage to dream of a better future, as well as the confidence to be whom I want to be.

Sefora is a first-year Modern Languages and Economics (German and Mandarin Chinese) student and a Warwick Scholar. She is a member of the Warwick Economics Summit, specifically in the Sponsorships and Partnerships Team. Sefora volunteers every week as a Debate Mate mentor for underprivileged primary school pupils and supports the Zero Gravity mentor scheme where she has meetings with a sixth form student from a disadvantaged background virtually every week. She is interested in pursuing a career in banking or consulting.

I am grateful for my donor. Not having to worry about finances whilst at university has given me great peace of mind and allowed me to explore activities that I find fun and rewarding. At the same time, I have been able to develop important soft skills that are valued by employers. I look forward to taking part in more opportunities run by the Warwick Scholars team.

Baraka is a foundation-year Business and Management student and an Ashinaga Scholar. His long-term goal is to work as a business consultant and an entrepreneur. He is interested in becoming an entrepreneur and assisting refugee groups in achieving self-reliance and realising their full potential without being disadvantaged by a lack of financial resources.

“The scholarship has allowed me to take advantage of all of the options available at the university, both academic and extracurricular. I will also be able to attend Warwick entrepreneur events and join clubs, all of which will be extremely beneficial to reaching my career goals and flourishing after university.”

Tinashe is a first-year Mechanical Engineering student and recipient of the WUGES and Albukhary Foundation scholarships. He is a part of the student-led Warwick Railway Team and the ACS Men's Football team. Passionate about renewable energy and sustainability, he is pursuing a career in the field.

"These scholarships have made it possible for me to receive a world-class education. They have erased all the barriers that prohibited me from reaching my full academic potential. It has been a privilege to be the first in my family to travel abroad from Africa for University in the UK. At Warwick, I have been exposed to many opportunities that have changed the entire trajectory of my life. I am utterly grateful to all the donors that make such a feat possible for students all around the world like myself."

Jason is a first-year student studying Accounting and Finance. He represents Warwick Volleyball Club to play in BUCS Men's Division One.

“The scholarships have allowed me to pursue a degree in Accounting and Finance which has opened up many opportunities for me. I have been provided with a lot of networking events, internships, and work opportunities. I am grateful to the university and to my donor for this life-changing experience.”

Bunyamin, is a PPE student (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) and an Albukhary Scholar at the University of Warwick from Istanbul. He aspires to leverage his understanding in these fields to foster global fairness and prosperity. Through the Global Excellence Scholarship and Albukhary Scholarships, Bunyamin is determined to advance his academic pursuits, aiming to promote positive change worldwide and advocate the cause of goodness.

Yuki is a PhD in Public Health student and a recipient of The Institute of Global Pandemic Planning Scholarship. Her research focuses on Behavioural Science, with particular interest in health economics in the context of pandemics and public health interventions.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to my donor. My course equipped me with skills and expertise as a versatile researcher. More importantly, I am able to conduct my research with an interdisciplinary approach. Now as a Scholar Ambassador, I hope to promote gender equality in higher education by raising awareness of scholarship opportunities to female students.”

Cyrine is a second year Tunisian Economics, Politics and International Studies with a year abroad (Sciences-Po, Paris) student. She is a Warwick Undergraduate Excellence Scholar and an Al Bukhary Scholar. She is passionate about economic research, entrepreneurship and is a certified personal fitness trainer. She loves taking on new challenging projects and has been involved with several student-led societies (The Warwick Economics Summit, The Warwick UN conference and the Warwick Basketball Team). She finds purpose in inspiring others and working constantly to make an impact on this world.

“I am incredibly grateful to my donors and to the University of Warwick for having offered me this once in a lifetime opportunity to study in such a prestigious university, in a country I had never been to. Being a scholar is a constant source of inspiration and a reminder for me to dream big and keep believing in my potential. I look forward to welcoming each and every scholar, and being a part of their beautiful journey!”

Merveille is a second-year law student and an Ashinaga Scholar. Her interest lies in international human rights and humanitarian law because it connects social identities, conceptions of legal persons, and disparities between enforced of rights for different legal persons.

“My approach to my studies of the legal discipline heavily considers the social, political, and economic climate of a given jurisdiction as I hope to have a career that is equally legal as it is political. I’ve really been enjoying law at Warwick because it has allowed me the opportunity to explore the international dimension of my interests through its exploration of comparative perspectives”.

Esther is a 2nd Year Management Student at WBS and currently on the Future Leaders Scholarship. In her free time she enjoys learning languages and currently the Publicity Officer in the Mandarin Society.

“This scholarship has not only helped me with living costs here at Warwick but it has also assisted me to reach my potential in my studies due to its fun and highly interactive activities.”

Aishah is a second-year Law student who is a member of the Warwick Scholars Programme and the Multicultural Society Programme (MSP). She has a keen interest in Islamic Law and Global Intellectual Property Law. The scholarship has opened a range of opportunities including support for international internships (such as Warwick’s TeamWork Programme) which has helped improve her employability skills.

“I’m most involved and interested in Widening Participation at Warwick as I am a Pathways to Law mentor and a member of the Student Advisory Board which ultimately allows me to help make university an attainable goal.”

Michael is a PhD student in Public Health (Mathematical Epidemiology), Year 3.

His research centres on developing mathematical modelling methods to incorporate social and demographic heterogeneity for evaluating non-pharmaceutical interventions during outbreaks. The primary focus is distinguishing between household and non-household interactions, facilitating the analysis of disease transmission across diverse groups and locations.

“The University of Warwick Institute for Global Pandemic Planning (IGPP) scholarship has not only enabled me to conduct research aimed at making significant contributions to Mathematical Epidemiology and Public Health but has also provided a platform for personal growth, allowing me to liberate my mind from past experiences relating to violent conflicts in my hometown and embark on a journey of self-discovery.”

Adeeb is a postgraduate cybersecurity student. His educational journey has been enhanced through studying at Warwick. As a Scholar Ambassador, he is happy to inspire and help people looking into this area, and being a part of the team. The role has helped him university experience, allowing him to connect with peers, enhance our collective skills through projects, and expand his professional network.

“I hope to encourage more students to seize the resources the university scholarship teams provide, and to pursue careers they are passionate about in their fields."