Speaking on The Clinton Scholarship Fund, Professor Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University, said:  

“As part of the University’s Strategy 2030, our aim is to develop our students as global citizens. This means we want to equip them with the skills to work internationally, but the opportunity to build a career locally, meeting the needs of key sectors and supporting growth of the economy in Northern Ireland.   

“At Queen’s, we believe it is important that local students who may not typically have access to international study, due to circumstance rather than ability, are given the same opportunity to participate. This principle is at the very core of The Clinton Scholarship Fund: providing opportunities, making real connections, and working together to build something bigger."

Two Queen’s students explain how the experience of studying in the US impacted them:

"Studying in the US added an extra dimension to my degree at Queen’s: not only did I strengthen my academic skills and expand my network, I also experienced new perspectives, developed strong friendships and got to explore a country I may not have otherwise. My year in the States broadened my horizons and opened many doors for me and continues to have a large influence on my career decisions. I’m forever grateful for that opportunity.” 

LISA MCCANN, QUEEN'S GRADUATE

"I was really keen to study abroad, to expand my skillset and immerse myself in a new culture, but what I didn’t realise was how much a scholarship to the US would impact on my life so far. As a result of my time in the States and the contacts I made there, I have been able to secure a Masters scholarship in the University of Dubuque, Iowa, and I’m not sure I would have considered doing a Masters otherwise.” 

LOUIS ANTHONY, QUEEN'S UNDERGRADUATE

Donor and Queen’s Foundation Board Member, Tessa Breslin added:

"The opportunities presented by a scholarship to the USA are invaluable – both personally and professionally. Living and working away from home allows students an incredible level of independence that boosts self-confidence and resilience; two essential life skills.  I was fortunate to spend a year studying at La Roche University in Pittsburgh and came home from the States with a sense of drive and purpose, and with much greater confidence in what I could achieve.

"My husband Declan and I are delighted to support the Clinton Scholarship Fund and help local students realise their potential."

If you’d like to speak to someone about how you can support the Clinton Scholarship Fund
contact Sarah Jayne Smith - sarahjayne.smith@qub.ac.uk | +44 (0) 7880 053 873.