The Albert Gubay Business School secures ICAEW bursary
The Albert Gubay Business School has secured a bursary from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The bursary has been awarded to Accounting and Finance student, Heather Bunce Harrington, following the school鈥檚 ongoing outreach and engagement initiatives.
The bursary will provide financial support during Heather鈥檚 degree and reflects the School鈥檚 ongoing commitment to widening participation and creating impactful opportunities to enabling students succeed both academically and professionally.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) bursary will provide financial and professional support to help the student fully engage with their studies at Albert Guaby Business School, reducing financial pressure while enabling them to focus on academic success and career development. It also offers valuable opportunities for mentoring and industry exposure, supporting progression towards a professional career in accountancy.
From left to right: Bruce Vanstone, Heather Bunce Harrington, Riaz Anwar and Wendy Ashurst
Bruce Vanstone, Head of School, said, 鈥淲e are grateful to ICAEW for providing this bursary. It is a recognition of the strength of our long-term relationship with ICAEW and our shared commitment to supporting student success.鈥
Heather Bunce Harrington, the bursary recipient, shared the impact of the award, 鈥淩eceiving this bursary means a lot to me. It eases financial worries during my degree and allows me to focus on my studies. I feel supported and further motivated to pursue a career in accounting. I am very grateful to The Albert Gubay School and the ICAEW for this opportunity and for believing in my potential to succeed.鈥
Riaz Anwar, senior lecturer in accounting and Director of Outreach and Engagement, said, 鈥淲e are delighted to be working in partnership with ICAEW to create meaningful opportunities that support our students鈥 ambitions and future careers. This bursary is a strong example of how targeted outreach activity can deliver real, lasting impact.鈥
The bursary not only provides valuable financial support but also reflects the growing strength of the Business School鈥檚 external partnerships, reinforcing its role in connecting students with professional pathways and enhancing their career prospects.
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