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Recipient Stories from the Student Success Endowment

The Student Success Endowment is an income-generating fund created to support students to move beyond financial barriers and say YES to opportunities for extracurricular development.

Hear directly from current students about how this resource is empowering them to pursue vital opportunities for personal development, career building, creative expression, and a more fulfilling student experience.

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The Student Success Endowment: Vani

After moving to the UK from Bulgaria, Vani was looking for community, and creative outlets alongside her Business degree at NTU. With the support of the Student Success Endowment, Vani can participate in activities that help her to feel included in university life.

The Student Success Endowment: Paige

For Graphic Design student Paige, the Student Success Endowment helps her pursue her creative career ambitions and manage her daily commute. The funding contributes towards materials for her artistic portfolio as she prepares for a career in illustration, while also supporting driving lessons.

The Student Success Endowment: Kirsty

Biological Sciences student Kirsty, recipient of the Student Success Endowment, describes how the bursary has enabled her to push through her struggles with mental health and embrace her passion for conservation.

The Student Success Endowment: Zahra

Animation student and self-taught artist Zahra used support from the Student Success Endowment to cover travel and accommodation costs for a volunteering opportunity at the Manchester Animation Festival. The experience enabled her to make industry contacts and gain insight into the sector.

The Student Success Endowment: Kieran

Psychology student Kieran, recipient of the Student Success Endowment, shares how the bursary has helped him find direction and pursue his passions at NTU.

The Student Success Endowment: Abi

Textile Design student Abi describes how the Student Success Endowment enabled her to travel to Paris to experience the textile design industry in action.

The Student Success Endowment: Clifford

Games Production graduate Clifford shares how the Student Success Endowment (SSE) equipped him to thrive at NTU and embrace networking and development opportunities and networks in the gaming industry.

The Student Success Endowment: Emmanuel

Broadcast Journalism student Emmanuel gained experience in radio and magazine journalism thanks to the support of the Student Success Endowment. He found new skills, confidence, and friendships through student publications and journalism societies.

The Student Success Endowment: Lexie

The Student Success Endowment supports Law student Lexie by covering membership and equipment costs for the NTU Hockey team, enabling her to stay active, build confidence, form lasting friendships and make the most of her university experience alongside her studies.

The Student Success Endowment: Kelly

Architecture student Kelly is passionate about designing buildings that prioritize people and community. Thanks to the support of the Student Success Endowment, she has been able to take this passion further and leads an NTSU society to provide meals to those without homes.

The Student Success Endowment: Alecia

Chemistry student Alecia had the opportunity to study in the Netherlands. Support from the Student Success Endowment helped cover the costs of the residency permit process. This funding enabled her to take up a once-in-a-lifetime international experience and broaden her academic and cultural horizons.

The Student Success Endowment: Ben

When trainee Occupational Therapist Ben secured a placement with a community healthcare service, The Student Success Endowment (SSE) helped cover expenses and enabled him to focus on delivering high-quality care to patients, helping them regain independence and continue living safely in their own homes.

The Student Success Endowment: Everes

Architecture student Everes found the support of the Student Success Endowment invaluable when building a society for Queer People of Colour at the university. This funding also helped her access industry software and develop language skills to pursue her dream international career.

The Student Success Endowment: Chloe

Chloe never expected to find herself at university studying English. Now that she is, the Student Success Endowment is helping her make the most of the opportunity. The fund enables her to access essential reading materials and take part in hiking trips that support her wellbeing.

The Student Success Endowment: Shauntae

Thanks to the support of the Student Success Endowment, Fashion student Shauntae has been able to find new hobbies, volunteering opportunities, and creative outlets alongside her studies, that help motivate her and support her wellbeing.

The Student Success Endowment: Robert

Thanks to support from the Student Success Endowment, Creative Writing student Robert was able to join a gaming society and take part fully in activities. Attending group trips helped him build new friendships, develop confidence, and connect with others through shared interests, eventually becoming Social Secretary.

The Student Success Endowment: Scarlett

With support from the Student Success Endowment, English student Scarlett could afford to travel to graduate job interviews while balancing academic demands and student living costs. This funding allowed her to focus on her dissertation and preparing for graduate life without financial stress.

The Student Success Endowment: Harry

Harry gave a speech at his graduation ceremony about the power of opportunity, he shares how the Student Success Endowment (SSE) funded music lessons which helped him to develop the confidence he relies upon while building a career as a barrister.

The Student Success Endowment: Syeda

Textile student Syeda, shares how the Student Success Endowment not only supported her studies, but helped her to discover a sense of belonging at NTU, and the confidence to build a community grounded in sustainability, cultural connection, and giving back.

The Student Success Endowment: Aly

Marketing student Aly, beneficiary of the Student Success Endowment, shares how the funding has helped her to focus on her studies in the final year of her degree.

The Student Success Endowment: Liza

Law student Liza, recipient of the Student Success Endowment, shares how the bursary helped her to settle in to NTU, and empowered her to build a future supporting vulnerable people through the legal system.

The Student Success Endowment: Michelle

Theatre Design student Michelle, recipient of the Student Success Endowment, shares how the support of the SSE enabled her to build confidence through a new hobby in archery, and access the tools to excel at NTU and plan towards a bright future after she graduates.

The Student Success Endowment: Nancy

Accounting & Finance student Nancy, shares how the Student Success Endowment has been a lifeline for her work placement, enabling her to focus on gaining professional experience and work towards building her future career with confidence.

The Student Success Endowment: Holly

Holly graduated with a first class degree in Fine Art, she shares how funding from the Student Success Endowment (SSE) supported her to realise her artistic vision and excel at NTU before starting her creative career journey.

The Student Success Endowment: Princess

Sociology student Princess, beneficiary of the Student Success Endowment, shares how the funding helped her access singing and guitar lessons where she is broadening her understanding of other cultures as well as learning new musical skills.

The Student Success Endowment: Danielle

Music Performance student Danielle, recipient of the Student Success Endowment, shares how she manages the challenges of neurodivergence with support from the SSE, enabling her to pursue her passion for music and make the most of her student experience at NTU.