PraxisIFM Bursary Award for university students now open

Thursday 19 May 2022

PraxisIFM has launched its Bursary Award for 2022. the scheme offers one Guernsey-resident and prospective university student, workplace experience and financial support to complete their studies.

Now in its sixth year, the bursary gives local students the chance to explore the financial services industry and the roles available, while at the same time completing their degree.

The bursary recipient will gain relevant industry experience with a leading independent trust and financial services provider through paid summer work, and they will also receive a £2,500 annual bursary over any three-year degree.

Current Bursary recipients Zachary Ellis and Caitlin Strachan said they benefited significantly from their time with the business.

“I think a lot of parallels can be drawn between engineering and the finance sector. Mathematical and analytical skills underpin both, and they are comprised of tailored, complicated structures that serve specific purposes,” said Mr Ellis. 

“The finance sector and how it operates is something that appeals to my interests, and I wanted to learn more about it.”

Pictured: Caitlin Strachan was the last individual to be awarded the bursary.

Ms Strachan said she was keen to gain work experience to supplement her degree studies.

“I am supported with my studies and able to take advantage of paid work during breaks in my studying to further my learning. I was also impressed by the Group’s extensive and varied clientele,” said Ms Strachan.

Group Head of Human Resources Sharon Coburn encourages anyone interested to apply: “We’re very passionate about facilitating learning and development opportunities and that extends to young people in the community wanting to explore this line of work and develop a career in professional or financial services."

“Many employers look for graduates with relevant work experience and we feel it’s important as a large local employer to act as an enabler for those opportunities and provide varied work experience in many of the different business functions that make up our business.”  

Students can apply by visiting the firm’s website, filling out a form, and uploading their CV by midnight on Sunday 26 June.

Pictured (top): Sharon Coburn (left), and Zachary Ellis.