Mrs M’s Education Fund expands to award grants to seven Westminster students

The scholarships have been awarded to seven final-year Westminster students from courses across all three of Westminster’s colleges, including Law LLB Honours, Digital Marketing BA Honours, Finance BSc Honours and Computer Science BSc Honours. Each scholar has received a one-time grant of £2,000 to support their educational journeys.  

Mrs M’s Education Fund is committed to empowering women from all backgrounds through access to further education, with the mission to break down barriers and open doors for those who seek to help others. The Fund enables recipients to pursue their passion for education, acquire essential qualifications and develop the skills needed to inspire and support the next generation.

The Fund was established in loving memory of Mrs M, also known as Roshankhanu Moledina, who arrived in the UK as a refugee from India and Uganda in 1972. The Foundation enables talented students to focus on their studies whilst fostering future connections with the Foundation, in the hope that one day recipients will give back to their communities, continuing the cycle of support. 

Westminster’s collaboration with Mrs M’s Education Fund highlights the University’s institutional commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and its long history of supporting social mobility.

About receiving the award Computer Science BSc Honours student Ketsia Mabili said: “I want to express my deepest gratitude. Your support is not only helping me academically and professionally, but it is also giving me strength during a personal hardship. It means a great deal to know that others believe in my potential. I hope to one day pay this generosity forward by supporting other young women, especially Black women, who want to break barriers in technology.”

Final year Finance BSc Honours student Sara Gongora Rios commented: “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for this bursary and the values behind it. This support is more than financial help; it is encouragement, empowerment and a reminder that my efforts and potential are recognised. Coming from a background where opportunities often feel distant, this bursary helps bring my goals within reach. I hope to honour Mrs M’s legacy by one day supporting other young women in the same way, continuing the cycle of guidance, generosity and opportunity.”

Simay Sali Sevik, Development Manager at the University of Westminster, said: “We are pleased to announce the expansion of the Mrs M’s Bursaries, supporting seven final-year students this year. The bursary recipients have demonstrated not only strong academic performance but also a commitment to giving back to their communities through voluntary work.

“The University extends its sincere thanks to the Mrs M’s Foundation for its continued support of female students in their final year of study. This generous contribution enables recipients to focus on their academic success and career progression during an increasingly competitive graduate job market.”

This scholarship directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4: Quality Education, 5: Gender Equality and 10: Reduced Inequalities. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.

If you or your organisation would like to help foster the next generation of talent by supporting scholarships and initiatives, please contact the Development Team.  

Find out more about scholarships at the University of Westminster.