"It is impossible to imagine my life without the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.

It gave me the incomparable privilege of reading English literature for three years and made me part of that great tradition of laureates like Heaney, in this magnificent city of War and Peace. The impact it had on me will last a lifetime as I have decided to dedicate my life to literary services, both creative and academic. These three years came to an end very fast, even though I had enjoyed every passing moment I had spent in Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter.

The greatest gift of the scholarship was the world class education at Queen’s that was imparted to me and made me much more capable of sailing myself through my future enterprises. This summer, I was awarded the Kamran Djam Scholarship at SOAS University of London to read for the Masters in Persian Literature, which I will be commencing coming September."

"The Vice Chancellors Scholarship allowed me to pursue my studies in law without having to worry about the financial impact it would have on me or my family.

Hence, I did not have to find a part-time job and I was able to focus on working on my CV and gaining essential experiences and skills. I was able to continue volunteering for a domestic violence hotline in Malaysia while also participating in the law school's LawPod. I am back in Malaysia and currently working as a remote technical/scientific writer for a technology group where I write legal and immigration letters for an international law firm."

"Receiving the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship had a great positive impact on my life in every aspect. It gave me the opportunity to pursue a PhD which has always been one of my biggest dreams.

It helped me move one step closer to having a career in academia. I learned so much during my time at Queen's University Belfast and grew tremendously as a person. It was a challenging yet eye-opening experience. I met people from all over the world, made new friends, explored new places, and was exposed to new cultures. I was also given the chance to volunteer and attend seminars, workshops, social events, and conferences, which contributed to my personal and career development and helped build my network. Honestly, I cannot imagine how my life would be like if I have not received this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship was such a privilege and honor to me."

"The Vice Chancellors International Attainment Scholarship made my graduate education possible. Most likely, I would not have been able to afford attending Queen’s otherwise.

It also lifted my financial burden and allowed me to maximise my opportunities; I could limit working to a part-time campus job, focus the majority of my time on my studies, and use some of the money saved for travel. Overall, this scholarship enabled an incredible journey that gave me life-long friends, irreplaceable experiences, and a new place to call home.

I am currently serving as part of the Volunteer Faculty for Orbis International, an international eye-care NGO. This opportunity was made possible through my education at Queen’s as I collaborated with Orbis’s Bangladesh Team as part of my dissertation. This volunteer work allows me to network with important people in my field, maintain my skills, and gain experience."