Specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly is continuing its investment in young people by supporting geography student Kathryn Butterfield through university.
Kathryn, 19, from Harrogate, is currently studying at the University of Sheffield after obtaining impressive A-levels results from St.Aidans and St.John Fisher Associated Sixth Form. As part of National Friendly’s Further Education and Training Award scheme, Kathryn has been granted £1,000 each year for three years, to help her cover living expenses, while she studies away from home.
The Further Education and Training Award scheme was set up by the healthcare provider in 1998. Each year the organisation invites its young members to apply for financial support for up to three years of further education. To apply for the grant, candidates are required to submit an essay, which is then judged by staff at National Friendly, against set criteria, and three are chosen to receive a grant.
Kathryn’s essay was chosen as her work was skilfully written, full of emotion and covered a broad range of topics. These qualities, along with the originality she demonstrated, made her essay really stand out.
After receiving the news of her win and a cheque for £1000, Kathryn commented: “I’m thrilled to have been awarded the funding from National Friendly. The money they have kindly given me this year will help me to fund the expensive living costs of studying away from home. It’s great to have this support from them and I would like to thank them for their generosity.”
Commenting on the award, National Friendly CEO Richard Sear said: “We are committed to supporting our young members in any way we can and the Further Education and Training Award offers added support during a time of tight budgets and limited financial spend. I’d like to take this time to extend my congratulations to Kathryn on behalf of the company and we wish her all the best for her time at university.”