The MA Publishing kicked off in Freshers week by welcoming this year's scholarship winners. The MA Publishing now offers 3 annual scholarships including an AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) studentship, The Stationers' Foundation and the Hart McLeod scholarship.

The winner of the AHRC award, Esme Chapmas, is the recipient of the first of three AHRC Block Grant Partnership Capacity Building awards which have been awarded to the MA Publishing for 2011-13. She receives a full bursary, in line with the AHRC's current rate, as well as a full fee waiver.

The Hart McLeod Scholarship is supported by local publishers Hart McLeod and was awarded this year to Christina Hughes. Graham Hart explains why the company supported Christina's application:

"This year, as every year, it's a difficult choice as the calibre of participants on the MA course is so very high. Christina impressed us because she combined a desire to enter the profession with a more general interest in the world of publishing. She has some clear views coupled with an obvious willingness to experience and learn."

Christina, who secures a £1000 bursary and a 3-4 week work placement said: "It is an honour and a privilege to be selected as this year's Hart McLeod Scholar. I am very grateful for this opportunity and the chance to gain insights from people within the industry. I believe that this will be a valuable experience which I am very thankful for."

The Stationers' Foundation is the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers and awards an annual bursary of £6000 to the student who best meets a number of criteria and has a successful interview at the Stationers' Hall in London. Torah Dee also benefits from the opportunity of mentoring from a Stationer appropriate to her specific interests.

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