Make content about: Priya earned top university grades
Priya faced a £6,000 student funding gap after time in care. A bursary helped her focus and achieve top grades.
This story
After spending months in care at age 15, Priya faced a shortfall between her rent and student loan while at university. Working as a student ambassador to cover living costs caused financial stress that began affecting her studies. Receiving a bursary enabled her to cut her work hours, raising her grades from 50% to 95% to finish the year with a First-class distinction.
Where you could take it
Meet Priya as she prepares for her study abroad programme in Paris to talk about overcoming financial hurdles at university.
Where it happens
Bournemouth
The charity
- Charity: The Portal Trust
- Registration number: 312425
- Based in: London, England