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For the third successive year, the winner of the prestigious F&C Investment Prize has
been an HND Legal Services student from City of Glasgow College (2019-2021).
Heather Ramsay won in 2019, Kirstie Ann Duncan in 2020 and Honor McAlpine in
2021.
All three winners have demonstrated a high commitment to further development of
their skills set and found the experience to be purposeful as well as enjoyable. The
students have progressed successfully to degree studies. Heather progressed to
study a Bachelor of Arts in Law at the University of Oxford. Kirstie Ann is currently
studying for the Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree at the University of Strathclyde. Honor
is studying for the Bachelor of Law (LLB) at the University of Dundee. It is noteworthy
that students from other curriculum areas within City of Glasgow College have
competed well in the competition, often coming a close second or third to the winner.
The winner of the College Development Network 'Student of the Year Award' has
been won for the last two consecutive years by learners from the HND Legal Services
course at City of Glasgow College. Both Kirstie Ann Duncan and Violet Hejazi who
won the award respectively in 2020 and 2021, have experienced challenging
circumstances which they have overcome, resulting in high levels of success. Both
Kirstie Ann and Violet have overcome obstacles, finding success and inspiring others
through their determination. As noted above, Kirstie Ann is now studying at the
University of Strathclyde. Violet has progressed to the study of the Bachelor of Law
(LLB) at the University of Stirling.
5. Further Information
F&C Competition Winners
Heather Ramsay - Winner 2019 -
https://www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/glasgowstudent-wins-10-000-for-facultythrough-f-c-investment-trust-competition
Kirstie Ann Duncan - Winner 2020 -
https://www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/kirstieann-duncan-wins-f-c-investment-trustprize
Honor McAlpine - Winner 2021 -
https://www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/news/news/2021/june/11/legalstudentsecures-triple-for-city-of-glasgow-college/
College Development Network Award Winners - Student of the Year
https://cityofglasgowcollegeac.sharepoint.com/sites/CommunicationsMarketingDesignEve
ntsHub/SitePages/Legal-student-from-Syria-wins-Student-of-the-Year.aspx
https://cityofglasgowcollegeac-