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S tudent Voice

Angus Maclaurin (2022) Currently, I am in contact with and applying to Goldsmiths
reflects on the life-changing (University of London), the University of Cambridge and
impact of scholarships. the University of Manchester. I am in the midst of a thesis
proposal that aims to create a new definition for a period of
I was lucky enough to receive two 21st century music in Britain, with encouraging feedback from
scholarships in 2022: the Faculty prospective institutions and funding opportunities in sight.
of Arts 110 Scholarship from the
University of Melbourne, and the I have always considered academic work a dream – a privilege
Vera Moore Foundation Scholarship I could embrace whilst also engaging in ‘real work’. Now, the
through Janet Clarke Hall. path to academia as ‘real work’ is a genuine possibility. Never
did I expect this, and without these scholarships, never could I
Having now completed my thesis and being in the process have achieved this.
of applying for research degrees overseas, I find myself
reflecting on what an immense privilege it was to receive For this year of study, the constant financial burden was
these scholarships and how both contributed significantly alleviated and I cannot fully express how very grateful I am for
to my ability to focus purely on my studies. Without these that. Without these scholarships, I honestly do not believe I
scholarships there would have been no scenario in which I would have the exciting academic opportunities that now lie
could have applied myself to the extent I did. I was able to ahead of me.
experience a year of researching and writing around topics
I am deeply passionate about. In their generosity, these
scholarships allowed me to probe my curiosity. What a joy
it was!

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