What Students Think

Dorothee Weber

• BA (Hons) Entertainment & Events Management

Having already benefited from a Moffat Scholarship in session 2009/210, I am able to anticipate the difference this support will make to me over the next academic year which has been the peace of mind to be able to fully focus on my studies without having to spend the majority of my time working to make ends meet. 

I have been able to be selective about the work I do undertake, ensuring that it relates to my degree course and provides valuable experience, professional development, establish a number of key professional relationships and broaden my options for the future.  To concentrate on my degree course and related experience has also meant that I have been able to maintain high marks over the past year, averaging a first class grade.

I am delighted that due to the generous support of the Moffat Charitable Trust I will be able to maintain my focus and continue to develop my skills and employability in preparation for graduation. I am sincerely grateful for your ongoing support which is a key contributor to building my future career in the leisure and tourism industry.

Dumisani Kapanga

• Graduate, BSc (Hons) Tourism and International Travel Management

"Dear John,

I am writting this email to pass my personal gratitude to the Moffat Centre for the opportunity of a University Degree.

Last Wednesday was my graduation day. It was nice to get my degree and walk in front of the jam packed concert hall and shake the Chancellor's hand. What struck me at that moment was that over four years ago, I could not have imagined in a million years that this was going to be possible.

It has been possible because you guys gave me an opportunity of an education from a world class University. A lot of my friends from back in the days and millions of other people the world over would have wanted to get this opportunity and rather than considering myself lucky, I consider myself blessed.

Thank you very much for your invaluable support over the years. Needless to say, I will forever be grateful to the Moffat Centre and yourself. Please pass my person gratitude to Jamie Moffat for his generousity and the opportunity he gave me.

If I can be help you and the Moffat Centre in any way possible, don't hesitate to let me know"

Charlotte Booth

• BA (Hons) International Travel & Tourism Business

“I feel that obtaining better grades will be more attainable with the help from the Moffat Scholarship as I can fully dedicate myself to my studies. The valuable work experience with the Moffat school will give me a good introduction to the industry of travel and tourism and a wider scope of knowledge.

"It allows me to improve on various skills and gain experience that I would otherwise be unable to attain.

"I would strong reccomend to other students to apply for it. I am positive it will be of great support to me in the following year, both financially and academically.

"Being awarded a scholarship is also an excellent motivator for students to suceed with their studies and their career within the industry.”

Gemma Porter

• BA (Hons) Entertainment and Events Management
  

“The scholarship will allow me to focus more on my university course work and assignments and worry less about the financial constraints that university can bring.

“Receiving this award allows me to chose the paid work I do more carefully, ensuring that it will help towards my future career, this is due to the fact that money is now less of an issue.

“I believe that this award will look good on my CV and give future employers the impression that I am a hard worker and that this was recognised by the university.”

Andrew Campbell

• BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
  

“Being awarded the Moffat Scholarship means I can greatly reduce my hours of part time work and concentrate fully on my studies during my honours year.

 “It will also ensure I will be able to buy all study materials, books and a laptop to fully support my research.

“The amazing support offered by the Moffat Charitable Trust has ensured I can focus on my studies. I am sure anyone intending to apply in the future will benefit just as much.”

Caroline Black

• Graduate, BSc Travel and International Travel Management

“I was lucky enough to be awarded the Moffat scholarship for 2005/2006. It was a wonderful opportunity and I am very grateful for being allowed this experience.

"It gave me more time to study for my coursework and exams throughout the year. Without the scholarship I think I would have found 3rd year studies extremely difficult because of the volume of work that is involved.

"The scholarship was a real motivator in wanting to achieve high grades throughout the year and without the scholarship I feel that my results would not have been at the level that I have achieved now.

"I am sure that the experiences that I have had through the scholarships will be of great value to me in the future and I now look forward to pursuing a careering the tourism and travel sector when I graduate from university.”

Roberto Laffranchi

• Graduate, BSc (Hons) Travel and International Travel Management

“I applied for the first time at the Moffat Scholarship for the academic year 2005/6 and I was privileged to have been awarded it. It has given me the opportunity to strongly reduce the amount of hours required to support myself through paid employment during my fourth and final year at the university.

"This has been a significant factor that has given me the possibility to increase the hours to dedicate to my studies.

"Currently I am working towards the achievement of a 2:1 degree, which given the fact that English is not my first language, can be considered a challenge. The possibility of this result is thanks to the Moffat scholarship. The Moffat Scholarship will also give me the opportunity to settle my student debts and enhance my career at a managerial level.

"I am very grateful for the Moffat scholarship, and without it I do not feel that I would have done as well as I have."

Roberto achieved a 2:1 in 2006

Stacey Thom

• Graduate, BSc (Hons) Tourism and International Travel Management

"In commencing fourth year I was successfully awarded a Moffat scholarship in 2005/6. Reflecting on the recent completion of fourth year, it has certainly proved to be challenging and stimulating in executing several assignments simultaneously, requiring further independent study.

"The Moffat scholarship has provided me with the opportunity to fully concentrate in fulfilling my studies, without having to undertake a part time job.

"I would strongly recommend other travel and tourism students apply for the Moffat scholarship.

"Not only does it provide you with the opportunity to concentrate on your studies, but the placement in the Moffat Centre also provides you with valuable work experience, allowing you to further broaden your skills and knowledge of the travel and tourism industry."