Students, alongside their family and friends, came together for a special scholarship awards evening celebrating achievements in the areas including academic excellence, overcoming adversity, volunteering, sport and creative arts.
The event attended by Professor Nick Braisby, Interim Vice Chancellor, Professor Neil Morris, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success) and Chancellor Dawn Airey CBE, who presented awards to this year’s recipients.
Edge Hill scholarships are designed to recognise exceptional achievement and talent across a wide range of fields, including sport, performing arts, creative arts and volunteering. More than financial support, the awards celebrate ambition, dedication and potential, helping students to pursue their goals and make the most of their university experience.
Neil Morris, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success) said:
“It is a privilege to celebrate the achievements of this year’s scholarship recipients. Each student has demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience and ambition, whether through academic success, creative excellence, sporting achievement or service to others.
“Their stories are inspiring and reflect the values that define our University community. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what they achieve in the future.”
This year’s winners on the night include:
- Oluwatimilehin Ogunleye, recipient of the Adam Bell Scholarship, named in memory of Edge Hill’s first scholarships administrator. Alongside studying Politics and International Relations, Oluwatimilehin supports people experiencing homelessness through volunteering initiatives that prepare and distribute food within the local community.
- Ella Currie, recipient of the Mark Flinn Award, founded by Mark, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor influential in the transformation of Edge Hill from a college to a university. Ella’s dissertation explores the history of obsessive-compulsive disorder and aims to shed light on its lasting influence on modern stigma.
- Madeline Lyle, recipient of the Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award, founded by Rhiannon who was a former University Pro Vice-Chancellor. Madeline was recognised for their creativity, resilience and commitment to developing their craft as a poet.
In addition:
- Eight students received the University Scholarship, which recognises students who raise Edge Hill’s profile or contribute to equal opportunities and diversity.
- Eight students were awarded the Sports Scholarships which aim to help enhance sporting performance.
- Thirteen students received the Excellence Scholarships in acknowledgement of their non-academic achievements.
- Three students were awarded Research Internships, which is for Minoritised Students or RIMES Scholarships for undergraduate students.
Zoe Clifford, Scholarship Officer at Edge Hill said: “Our scholarship recipients represent some of the very best of the Edge Hill community. Their passion, perseverance and commitment to making a difference are truly inspiring.
“These awards recognise not only what students have already achieved, but also their future potential. It has been wonderful to celebrate their success and hear the stories behind their achievements.”
Alongside one of the most comprehensive and innovative scholarship packages in the higher education sector, Edge Hill also offers the Student Opportunity Fund, providing financial support to help students develop skills, build confidence and enhance their employability. By investing in student potential, these initiatives help transform ideas into impact, enabling students to create positive change in their communities, professions and wider society.
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November 5, 2026
