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For over thirty years, the University of Dundee’s Access Summer School has offered a pathway for thousands of talented students whose background or circumstance might otherwise obstruct their route to a university education. The Summer School 2024 graduation is pictured above.
The programme offers an alternative way of qualifying for entry to university and prepares aspiring students for study. The free, five week programme offers both an online and an on-campus programme that provides students with the tools and support they need to reach their full academic potential, opening doors to a future full of exciting possibilities.
Since 2020, 73% ofAccess Summer School students have gone on to study at the University of Dundee. The same percentage (73%) of students come from areas in Q1 or Q2 on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, which are the most deprived areas in Scotland.
The Guildry has been proud to support two students who successfully graduated from the Access Summer School with annual bursaries of £3000 throughout their degree programmes.The first, Mia Williams, graduated with a 2(i) honours degree in Psychology in June 2024.
Mia said:
“The highlight for me has really been gaining the scholarship from the Guildry Incorporation of Dundee. I would like to say thank you so much for being so supportive and helpful throughout my studies. I am eternally grateful for all they have done for me.”The second, Charlie O’Neill started her studies in September 2022, but suffered unforeseen and unforeseeable severe domestic problems which prevented her completing her second year successfully. The Guidry is continuing to support her endeavours to the completion of her course.
We hope that all members of the Guildry feel the sense of satisfaction that comes from the knowledge that we have changed someone’s life for the better and for good.
Prof. Malcolm Horner
