A PSYCHOLOGY student who applied course skills to her work for Victim Support was among a number of undergraduates receiving the Steel Charitable Trust bursary this week.

The £1,000 bursary is awarded each year to 25 University of Bedfordshire students who have demonstrated to the university excellent academic achievement and potential, in the face of personal hardships or financial problems.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, vice chancellor Bill Rammell said the funding provided by the Steel Charitable Trust works in tandem with the university's ethos.

He said: "The Steel Charitable Trust enables our activities across the whole of our mission.

"Students here represent the best of what we're about; identifying and supporting potential. We want to ensure they have the best opportunity to achieve their aspirations."

One recipient this time around was Wendy O'Neill, who studied the psychology and criminal behaviour foundation degree at University's campus in Milton Keynes before progressing to the full course at Luton.

By supporting victims of crime as part of her work experience, Wendy – who has also raised awareness of female genital mutilation – has earned valuable life and career skills to apply to her studies.

"It's been a really big opportunity both ways round," said Wendy. "I've been able to apply the knowledge I've learnt on the course and bring that practicality home."

Wendy is going to put the bursary towards travel costs to and from university, which will allow her to continue her studies and provide for her children.

Nicholas Wright, the chairman of the trustees of the Steel Charitable Trust, said: "The trust is very pleased to continue to be associated with the university in support of such bursaries and is delighted that the students continue with their studies and achieve such high standards.

"Please use the money sensibly; it is there for a purpose. Use it as best you can and go on and succeed."

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