Lucky seven benefit from Jack Vettriano's scholarship
30 October 2007
Adam Smith College art and design students have benefited from the generosity of Methil-born artist Jack Vettriano for the sixth successive year. Seven talented students shared the £1,500 gifted for this year by the best-selling artist.
From left to right: students: Shona Hutchison, Katie Morrison, Billy McLeary,
Douglas Kinnear, Louise Heggie, Melissa McGarva; seated on sofa College Staff:
Susan Urquhart, Beth Dickson (Assistant Principal), Joan Hamilton.
Sarah Finlay, has another year at Adam Smith College before moving on
to study fine art at University. Delighted with her award but unable to attend
the presentation Sarah said, "This award will enable me to buy materials and equipment to help put together
my portfolio." Shona Hutchison will use her award to buy materials for her current course and
hopes to go on to fulfil her dream of studying graphics at Dundee. Mature student
Dougie Kinnear combines student life with taking care of his teenage son. He
is particularly interested in jewellery making and plans to use his scholarship
to buy equipment to improve his work and allow him to complete his HND. All
three students come from Glenrothes.
Kirkcaldy students Louise Heggie, Billy McLeary and Katie Morrison received sums
varying from £100 to £200. Louise is currently working on her portfolio with
the aim of studying interior design at Dundee. Billy gave up a full-time job
as a tattoo artist to come to college. Said Billy, "Receiving the Vettriano Scholarship means a lot to me. It will help with the
purchase of the equipment I need to further my ambition of going to University." Katie is another student building up a portfolio of work with the aim of securing
a place at Dundee. Melissa McGarva from Kinghorn aiming for a place at Dundee
to study portrait painting, will use her award to buy equipment essential to
making good progress on her course.
Christine Robson, Adam Smith Foundation Manager said: "These
scholarships offer the students the opportunity to make the most of their time
at college by helping them to purchase quality materials which might otherwise
be out of their reach.
"The recognition of hardworking, committed students in this
practical manner is invaluable both in helping them achieve their goals and
in boosting their confidence. Jack is a former student of the College and can
no doubt appreciate the demands of study. We are delighted and honoured to
receive the support of such a well-known artist."
Scholarships are awarded to Adam Smith College students every year through
the Adam Smith Foundation, the Charitable Trust of the College. For further
information about the programme please contact Christine Robson, Adam Smith
Foundation Manager, Adam Smith College. Telephone 01592 223821 or e-mail:
christinerobson@adamsmith.ac.uk .
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