Impact Magazine 2019

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MGF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Congratulations to this year’s students who have graduated under the MGF Undergraduate Scholarship: Jagger Gledhill, Shannon Barrie, Hady Naser and Klementyna Netrowska. The scholarships were made possible thanks to a long-term partnership with MGF Excavation Safety Solutions – with the company pledging to support more students to pursue engineering degrees. We are always grateful for such generous financial support, and the scholarships made possible by MGF Excavation Safety Solutions really do enable students to pursue life-changing opportunities, irrespective of their personal financial situation. Jagger said of the scholarship: “I would like to thank MGF and Steve Hesketh, one of their directors, for the opportunity that this scholarship has given me. I could not manage the workload and be where I am now if it wasn’t for this support.” Shannon said of the opportunity: “I am incredibly grateful for the bursary, and just as thankful for the six-week work placement which is a great step towards finding myself a job when I leave university. The experience and understanding I gained is invaluable.”

MEET CALLUM PARKER, GRADUATE OF THE GERRY MASON ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Callum grew up in Leeds before moving to Salford to study. He told us: “I am the first person in my family to go to university, so it has been a new experience, not only for me but for my family too.” We asked Callum what his career plans are after graduation…

Gerry Mason scholars with Ged Mason, CEO of Morson Group

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GERRY MASON ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES This year saw the second cohort of the Gerry Mason Engineering Scholarship beneficiaries graduate. Congratulations to our engineering scholars: Yahya Ali, Jafar Bader, Joe Fletcher-Crimes, Bekhal Hussen, Jack Lyon, Rodgers Kiegezo and Callum Parker. Thanks to the generous support of the Mason Family, the group have undertaken work experience placements at Morson International, as well as received financial assistance which has enabled them to achieve their goals of pursuing an engineering career.

“My dream has always been to become a long-haul airline pilot. My exposure to airline operations over the summer has fuelled my passion for it.” And how the scholarship made a difference… “It has allowed me to focus on my degree and getting the most out of my course. I am an active member of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Manchester branch where I regularly attend their lectures – putting the things I’ve learnt into a practical context. I am also continuing my work as a STEM ambassador, teaching primary school pupils about space and rockets. All these things would not be possible if I had to dedicate my time to a part-time job.”


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