FfWG achieves its objectives by awarding grants to help women graduates with their living expenses while registered for study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain.The first grant was awarded in 1993 and since that year the Charity has awarded over £4.5 million to several thousand women students. The following gives details of some of the beneficiaries, all have given their written permission to be listed on the Charity’s website.
Previous grant awardees
Grants Awarded 2025
- Nada Mohsin Aboghunaim, School Of Critical Studies , University Of Glasgow
- Noor Fatima Ali, Psychology , Nottingham Trent University
- Taif Alkhudary, Politics And International Studies , University Of Cambridge
- Sally Elizabeth Allison, Pharmacology , Oxford University
- Shaffaq Ashraf, School Of Applied Sciences (Chemical Engineering) , University Of Huddersfield
- Alessandra Avversari, Linguistics And English Language , Lancaster University
- Maha Basha, Architecture And Landscape , University Of Sheffield
- Labani Biswas, Chemistry , University Of Birmingham
- Emelia Branagan-Harris, Atmospheric Oceanic And Planetary Physics , University Of Oxford
- Emke Brazier, Psychology, School Of Applied And Health Sciences , London South Bank University
- Holly Burrows, Faculty Of Science And Engineering, School Of Computing And Information , Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
- Laura Casas Cambra, Music , Royal College Of Music, London
- Lucy Campbell, Health In Social Science , University Of Edinburgh
- Natalia Brigagao Ferrer Alves Carvalho, Blavatnik School Of Government , University Of Oxford
- Caitlin Florence Coxon, School Of English, Communication And Philosophy , Cardiff University
- Denise Amber Crampton, School Of Biological And Environmental Sciences , Liverpool John Moores University
- Anna Crisp, Culture, Media, And Creative Industries , King’S College London
- Pandell Abigail Damun, Economics And Related Studies , University Of York
- Lucie Delobel, Geography , King’S College London
- Angela Docherty, Creative Writing , Aberdeen
- Caroline Dunn, School of Life and Medical sciences , University Of Hertfordshire
- Rida Faiza, School Of Life Sciences , University Of Warwick
- Zeinab Feiz, Arts And Humanities , University College London
- Rachael Fielding, Philosophy , University Of Sheffield
- Molly Flynn, Geography , Swansea University
- Emma Foster, Life Sciences , Canterbury Christchurch University
- Mariane Gallet, School Of Literatures, Languages And Cultures , University Of Edinburgh
- Dora Andrea Gellen, School Of Education Sport And Health Sciences , University Of Brighton
- Gráinne Geoghegan, Brain Sciences , Imperial College London
- Isobel Grimley, School Of Archaeological And Forensic Sciences , University Of Bradford
- Pearl Gyan-Amponsah, Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurship , Aston University
- Ye Eun Ha, Social Policy And Intervention , University Of Oxford
- Nabila Hasan, Global Development Institute , University Of Manchester
- Myya Helm, School Of History, Archaeology And Religion , Cardiff University
- Sheida Heydarishovir, History, Politics And International Relations , University Of Leicester
- Amanda Ivic, School for Policy Studies , University of Bristol
- Zahra Jafari, Institute Of Arab And Islamic Studies , University Of Exeter
- Kirsty Jones, Sport and Science , University of Staffordshire
- Jennifer Keeping, Medicine, Veterinary And Life Sciences , University Of Glasgow
- Ellis Kokko, Anthropology , University Of Edinburgh
- Kathryn Lewis, School Of Education, Language And Psychology , York St John University
- Yuxin Li, Law , Durham University
- Ang Li, Faculty Of Arts And Humanities , University Of Stirling
- Wei Liu, Accountancy , University Of Aberdeen
- Hadil Louz, Social Anthropology , University Of St Andrews
- Jennifer Mackay, Psychology, Sociology & Education , Queen Margaret University
- Jennifer Mackay, Psychology, Sociology & Education , Queen Margaret University
- Emily K. Madsen, Biology , University of Oxford
- Keneuoe Anne Maliehe, Engeineering Research , University of Nottingham
- Sophie Mann, Faculty Of Engineering , University Of Notttingham
- Angeliki Martinou, Social And Political Sciences , Brunel University Of London
- Rea Evangelia Michalopoulou, Clinical And Health Psychology , University Of Edinburgh
- Bongai Munguni, Policy Studies , University of Bristol
- Rebeca Nuez Suarez, School of Music/Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures , University of Leeds
- Ananya Panwar, Centre For Performance Science , Royal College Of Music And Imperial College London
- Holly Morrison Peckitt, School Of Arts, Languages And Cultures , Bangor University
- Luciana Perc, Research Degrees , Royal College of Music
- Tabassum Rahman Sunfi, School Of Biological Science, Faculty Of Biology, Medicine And Health , University Of Manchester
- Vicky Rheya, Education , Liverpool John Moores
- Diana Rodríguez Cala, Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience , Coventry University
- Wiktoria Sagan, Institute Of Archaeology , University College London
- Nandeeta Samad, Population Health Sciences , King’s College London
- Atreyee Sengupta, Law , Soas University Of London
- Elyssa Shea, European & International Studies , Kings College London
- Gazal Shekhawat, Media And Communications , London School Of Economics And Political Science
- Shuzhuo Shi, Sociology , Warwick University
- Tianqi Shi, Faculty Of Laws , University College London
- Mitra Tanomand, Global Development , University Of East Anglia
- Mrs Bethany Teale, Life Sciences , University Of Bath
- Israt Jahan Tumpa, Institute Of Medical Sciences , University Of Aberdeen
- Lucy Turton, School Of English , University Of St Andrews
- Ryoko Uetomi, Language And Linguistic Science , University Of York
- Dimitra Valsami, School Of Natural And Environmental Sciences , Newcastle University
- Smriti Verma, Faculty Of English , University Of Oxford
- Ada Wang, Sociology , University Of Oxford
- Hannah Westwood, School Of Critical Studies , University Of Glasgow
- Yichen You, Mathematical Sciences , Durham Unviersity
Grants Awarded 2024
- Amber Keegan Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering University of Sheffield
- Azrin Agrin School of History, Classics and Archaeology University of Edinburgh
- Basma Salem Media and Communication Loughborough university
- Carla Veronica Fuenteslopez Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Engineering Science University of Oxford
- Caroline Wangui Mwangi Nottingham Law School Nottingham Trent University
- Cianne Jones Law University of London
- Cody Crawshaw Divinity University of Aberdeen
- Folasade Akinwumi National Centre for food Manufacturing University of Lincoln
- Katie Elliott Health and Life Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University
- Kaye Martindale Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing Edge Hill University
- Kudzai P Kwiripi Social Work University of Sheffield
- Labani Biswas School of Chemistry University of Birmingham
- Lamis Jamil Centre of Agroecology Water and Resilience Coventry University
- Maeva Terrapon Scottish Oceans Institute, Sea Mammal Research Unit University of St Andrews
- Maxime Perrott School of Education University of Bristol
- Mirjana Gavrilović Nilsson Edinburgh Law School University of Edinburgh
- Rosemarie Barnett Department of Health University of Bath
- Alice Lyzcia School of History, Religions and Philosophies SOAS University of London SOAS University of London
- Amy Robson Geography Durham Durham
- Anoushka Alexander-Rose English University of Southampton University of Southampton
- Archana Ramesh Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences University of Oxford University of Oxford
- Ashleigh Lily-May Ruane Physics University of Cambridge University of Cambridge
- Benni Campleoni School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh
- Charlotte Austwick Department Social Anthropology University of Sussex University of Sussex
- Chikaodili Dimazoro-Okeke Law University of Birmingham University of Birmingham
- Chinazom Osayi Nursing University of Nottingham
- Claire Marr Biology University of Oxford University of Oxford
- Danielle Jones Clinical Biochemistry University of Cambridge University of Cambridge
- Deniz Bozkurt Division of Care in Long term conditions King’s College London King’s College London
- Dipanjana Choudhury Department of Chemistry University of Cambridge University of Cambridge
- Eimear Hurley Department Music University of York University of York
- Ellen Sharman Faculty of History University of Oxford University of Oxford
- Emma R Mccabe Literature & Languages University of Stirling University of Stirling
- Emmalucy Cole English University of Bristol University of Bristol
- Esther Morley School for Policy Studies – Centre for Gender and Violence Research University of Bristol
- Fahriye Kubra Doguc Environmental Design and Engineering University College London
- Fang Yang Psychology Department, The School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh
- Fatima Zohra Amouri Department. Education Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Metropolitan University
- Fleur Martin History University of Warwick University of Warwick
- Francesca Kaminski-Jones Classics Royal Holloway, University of London Royal Holloway, University of London
- Freya Juul Jensen Art History University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen
- Genevieve Hayes Department Engineering Science University of Oxford University of Oxford
- Geraldine Bustos Zamora Department of Government University of Essex University of Essex
- Hannah Reynolds History, Classics and Archaeology Newcastle University Newcastle University
- Irene Praga Guerro School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication Birkbeck College, University of London Birkbeck College, University of London
- Jessie Bond London College of Communication University of The Arts London
- Jialin Wu School of Arts & Creative Industries Edinburgh Napier University
- Kathryn De Abreu School of Biological Sciences University of Southampton University of Southampton
- Kayonaaz Kalyanwala Global Development University University of East Anglia University of East Anglia
- Larissa Abou Harb Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology University of Exeter University of Exeter
- Lauren Colbeck Kirby Physics Aberystwyth University
- Lilian Ene Oga Social Work University of Worcester
- Lucy Beattie School of Education and Social Sciences The University of The West of Scotland
- Luisa Escobar Alvarado School of Geosciences University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh
- Luisa Signorelli English Language and Literature University College London University College London
- Maria Jose Ayala Molina Global Development Institute University of Manchester University of Manchester
- Maria Schiza Creative Writing University of Edinburgh
- Mariam Gulamhussein School of Architecture University of Liverpool University of Liverpool
- Namrata Narula Centre for Gender Studies University of Cambridge
- Nargis Mcarthy Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law Open University Open University
- Nicola Brown Social Work ( Health and Social Care) University of Greenwich
- Oleksandra Osypenko Linguistics Lancaster University Lancaster University
- Ragesree Roy English and Comparative Literary Studies University of Warwick University of Warwick
- Rebeca Nuez Suarez Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures University of Leeds University of Leeds
- Rebecca Bruikers School of Law University of Nottingham University of Nottingham
- Rebecca Turner Durrell Institute of Conservation & Ecology University of Kent University of Kent
- Ruqy Sakyi-Nyarko Education Studies De Montfort University
- Ruth D Postlethwaite CPASES Coventry University Coventry University
- Sophie Harrower School of Psychology and Neuroscience University of St Andrews University of St Andrews
- Taiwo Evelyn Faboya College of Health and Science National Centre for Food Manufacturing, University of Lincoln. National Centre for Food Manufacturing, University of Lincoln.
- Vanessa Cheung Experimental Psychology University College London University College London
- Vanessa Read School for Policy Studies University University of Bristol University University of Bristol
- Vivien Teo Institute of Pharmaceutical Science King’s College London King’s College London
- Walaa Buqaie Sociology Goldsmiths University of London
- Yurong Yu Centre for Environmental Policy Imperial College London
Grants Awarded 2023
- Asma Abdelmawla Material Science Newcastle University
- Anike Olufunke Adeoye Education SOAS, University of London
- Theresa Alumona Chemistry University of Bristol
- Vasana Kaushalya Amarasirige School for Business University of York
- Natalie Asamoah Russell Psychology Brunel University London
- Syeda Mayesha Azim EEE University of Strathclyde
- Hayley Bassett History Cardiff University
- Megan Beardmore-Herd Anthropology University of Oxford
- Wei Bi Engineering University of Cambridge
- Natalia Marta Blicharska SIPBS University of Strathclyde
- Rachel Madeleine Brock Politics University of Liverpool
- Patricia Cambalova NDCN University of Oxford
- Misha Campello Gramelius Modern Languages University of Glasgow
- Topaz Cartlidge Chemistry University of Southampton
- Sophie Ella Davies Health University of Bath
- Alexandra Earl PaintingConservation The Courtauld Institute of Art
- Haya Elzayat ODID University of Oxford
- Helena Neimann Erikstrup History of Art University of Oxford
- Rocio Antonieta Fernandez Ugalde Faculty of Education University of Cambridge
- Karen Rita Fox Classics University of Leeds
- Victoria Fox Music University of Nottingham
- Carla Verónica Fuenteslópez Engineering Science University of Oxford
- Iris Gioti English University of Exeter
- Qudra Goodall DEV University of East Anglia
- Roxanne Guildford Archaeology University of Edinburgh
- Daryn Howland Development Studies SOAS, University of London
- Katie Lois Hutchinson Biology University of Oxford
- Chitra Jagannathan Applied Sciences University of the West of England
- Moldir Kabylova School of Sociology University of Nottingham
- Kirsten Erin Kavanagh Art and Design Sheffield Hallam University
- Rachael Kemp Exercise Science Swansea University
- Elsa Kobeissi MRCEpidemiologyUnit University of Cambridge
- Ishita Krishna Theatre University of York
- Char-lee Lewis Law University of Leicester
- Li Linda OII University of Oxford
- Rebecca Judith Linnett Health Sciences University of Leicester
- Yufan Liu Chemical Engineering University of Surrey
- Jessica Lloyd History University of Nottingham
- Amelia Mary Louks English Literature University of Cambridge
- Hadil Louz Social Anthropology University of St Andrews
- Ishita Mahajan Religious Studies University of Edinburgh
- Kateryna Marina AMES University of Oxford
- Amy McTurk-Starkie Department of French University of St Andrews
- Cláudia Moreira Art and Humanities University of Kent
- Annie Morris-Hay IBERS Aberystwyth University
- Chinelo Nwachukwu Work and Employment University of Leeds
- Rosa Parker English University of Southampton
- Cornell Julie Josepha Rahel Partsch History Faculty University of Oxford
- Geminis Danae Peguero Bueno SACS Newcastle University
- Riana Popat Depart of Philosophy University of Nottingham
- Archana Ramesh NDCN University of Oxford
- Diana Ramirez Sarmiento IDS University of Sussex
- Ariwan Mohammed Rasool Computer science University of Wolverhampton
- Mhairi-Jean Ross Urban Studies University of Glasgow
- Mhairi-Jean Ross Urban Studies University of Glasgow
- Vichawan Sakulsupich Chemistry University of Cambridge
- Hadil Saleh MCCM University of Liverpool
- Kate Sambrook Environment University of Leeds
- Alba Sanz Alvarez ECA-Design University of Edinburgh
- Martha Saunders BSMS Medical School University of Sussex
- Olena Semenova Medicine Queen Mary University of London
- Michaela Sherlock Population Health University of Liverpool
- Farah Sinada Comp Science & Eng University of Westminster
- Udeme Umoh International Business Management Sheffield Hallam University
- Yazhmozhi Vasuki Murugesan Computing University of Dundee
- Eugenia Kristina Vorobeva English Faculty University of Oxford
- Jiang Wanhe Chemistry University of Hull
- Claire Marie Watt English University of Cambridge
- Catharine Wood Biology University of York
- Georgina Holly Wren Psychology Cardiff University
- Heather Wren Education University of Exeter
- Caitlin Yool DHPA University of Aberdeen
Grants Awarded 2022
- Asma Abdelmawla, Materials Science, Newcastle University
- Nahed Ahmed, Business School, York St John University
- Eman Alajrami, Computing, University of West London
- fatima Zohra Amouri, Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Nugumanova Assem, Arts & Humanities, Anglia Ruskin University
- Shani Bans, English, University College London
- Bridget Blankley, English, University of Southampton
- Maria Bortnovskaya, School of Media, University of Westmister
- Rajanya Bose, Development, University of East Anglia
- Jasmine Eleanor Brown, Philosophy, Durham University
- Ana Maria Campos Espinoza, SHaPS, University College London (UCL)
- Liza Caruana-Finkel, Politics, University of Liverpool
- Gwendolene Sithokozile Cheve, Politics, Warwick University
- Lauren Cooper, English Literature, University of Glasgow
- Jenelle Corry, Health, Liverpool John Moores University
- Rittika Dasgupta, Media & Comms, Loughborough University
- Ruhee Azim Dawood, Chemistry, University of York
- Orielia Egambaram, Chemistry, University of Kent
- Ahlem Faraoun, Sociology, University of Sussex
- Izat Fatima, Mechanical Eng, University of Leeds
- Zhiping Feng, Medicine, University College London
- Eleanor Furness, IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- Justine Gordon-Smith, Film studies, University of Edinburgh
- Anne-Marie Greenaway, Biomedical, University of Reading
- April Haesler, Psychology, University of Roehampton
- Lorika Hisari, BSEER, University College London
- Zirui Huang, Linguistics, University of Oxford
- Urangua Jargalsaikhan, FEPS, University of Surrey
- Lorna Eve Jenkins, Social Work, Swansea University
- Siobhán Kelly, Health and Society, The University of Salford
- Ishita Krishna, Theatre, University of York
- Henrica Emelie Langh, School of Fashion, University for the Creative Arts
- Wing Hang Shelley Leung, Law, King’s College London
- Lianxin Li, TESOL, Bishop Grosseteste University
- Meriam Mabrouk, Politics, University of London
- Kateryna Marina, Oriental Studies, University of Oxford
- Emma Marsden, Creative Writing, University of Huddersfield
- Maria Mourtou-Paradeisopoulou, Philosophy, University of Southampton
- Tslil Ofir, Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester
- Tatjana Ostrovska, Research, Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- Amelia Parchment, Health, University of Bath
- Andrea Maria Pelliconi, Law, City, University of London
- Anastasia Philimonos, History of Art, The University of Edinburgh
- Nuttaporn Praditpod, Biomedical Engineer, University of Dundee
- Iffat Rashid, Faculty of History, University of Oxford
- Naima Rizwan, Life Sciences, University of Roehampton
- Olena Roitershtein, School of CCB, Robert Gordon University
- Charlotte Russell, WilberforceInstitute, The University of Hull
- Ye-Jin Shin, Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh
- Andrea Silen-McMillin, History, University of Winchester
- Bea Simpson, Education, University of Cambridge
- Tess Smith, Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge
- Rabia Sohag, Arts and Humanities, King’s College London
- Lama SolimanKhaled, Engineering, University of Exeter
- Katherine Lucy Stanton, Humanities, Northumbria University
- Marina Stavrou, Arts and Humanities, Royal College of Art
- Rosa Isabelle Targett, Sociology, University of Bristol
- Johanna Ronja Thren, Anthropology, Durham University
- Elham Torof, Pharmacy, University of Wolverhampton
- Ourania Vamvaka Tatsi, Social Sciences, Cardiff University
- Claire van Rhyn, Communication Research, Royal College of Art
- Hannah Walsh, Nursing Faculty, King’s College London
- Shuling Wang, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge
- Sandaru Nisansala Weerasinghe, Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Helen Elizabeth Anahita Wilson, Music, SOAS University of London
- Guanyu Yang, Energy Institute, University College London
- Alexeyevna Yukhnovich, Medical School, Newcastle University
Grants Awarded 2021
- Abiola Afonja, Department of Life Science, Birmingham City University
- Joy Afua Agbeti, Department of Architecture, Robert Gordon University
- Dania Ahmed, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London
- Hasun Ahn, School of English, University of St Andrews
- Tamara Al Khalili, Department of Education, University of Exeter
- Onyekachukwu Mary-Anne Amiebenomo, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
- Lavinder Anand, Aston Business School, Aston University
- Clara Anhel Ferraz, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester
- Saba Arshad, School of Education, University of Bristol
- Jessica Ayres, Department of History, University of York
- Alexis Bennett, Department of Applied Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Selma Benyovszky, Department of Human Geography, University of Reading
- Ekin Bodur, Faculty of English, King’s College, University of Cambridge
- Leigh-Ann Booth, Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, University of St Andrews
- Sophie Eleanor Brown, NMAHP-RU, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Lucia Cerrada Morato, The Bartlett School of Planning, UCL, University of London
- Debadrita Chakraborty, School of English, Cardiff University
- Binwei Chen, Department of Economics, University of East Anglia
- Humaira Chowdhury, Department of History, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge
- Siobhan Cooke, Department of English, University College London
- Michaela Coplen, Department of Politics & International Relations, Lincoln College, University of Oxford
- Jeetendra Date, Department of Management, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire
- Alice Sophie de Galzain, Department of English Literature, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh
- Agathe Dupeyron, Department of International Development, University of East Anglia
- Berivan Esen, Department of Geography, University of Leicester
- Adenike Fadahunsi, Department of Politics & International Relations, Nottingham Trent University
- Rabia Farzand , Department of Applied Science, University Of Huddersfield
- Sabina Fiebig Lord, Department of Education & Humanities, University of Gloucestershire
- Alessandra Giusti, Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College, University of London
- Yuri Hamashima, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
- Grace Heaton, History Faculty, Lincoln College, University of Oxford
- Sedighe Hematpoori Farokhy, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath
- Bessie Rose Holloway Davies, Department of Architecture, UCL, University of London
- Kei Yan Esther Hui, Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology, UCL, University of London
- Theadora Jean, Department of English, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Zoe Ann Jeffery, Department of Health, University of Bath
- Leanne Sophie Jones, Department of Life Sciences, University of Northampton
- Sasheeka Karunanayake, School of Education, University of Leeds
- Jessica Lenka, Department of Biotechnology, University of Salford
- Anouska Lester, Department of English, University of Roehampton
- Anke Lingscheid, School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences, University of Edinburgh
- Jennifer Mallon, School of Geographical & Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow
- Holly Marshall, School of International Relations, University of St Andrews
- Magali Andrea Mendez, Department of Biodesign, Central Saint Martins College, University of the Arts London
- Mariette Moor, Art Department, Goldsmiths College, University of London
- Nilaani Nagasuganthan, Department of Psychosis Studies, IoPPN, King’s College London, University of London
- Shalini Nair, Department of Gender Studies, School of Law, Politics, Sociology, University of Sussex
- Agnes Marjorie Nakiganda, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds
- Chimaobi Maureen Nwachukwu, Department of Earth Sciences, Ustinov College, Durham University
- Mary Ononokpono, Faculty of History, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge
- Rebecca Owens, School of Law, The University of Liverpool
- Suvarna Pande, School of International Development, University of East Anglia
- Chloe Renwick, Department of Humanities, Northumbria University
- Yvonne Ritson, Department of Medicine, Edge Hill University
- Kim Eileen Ruf, Department of Archaeology, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
- Behnaz Saidy, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham
- Wasala Mudiyanselage Shakila Aruni Samarakoon, Department of Politics, University of Hull
- Sophia Schroeder, Department of Laws, UCL, University of London
- Heather Louise Selley, Department of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds
- Zina Sherzad Qadir, Department of Pharmacy, University of Wolverhampton
- Magdalena Steele, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton
- Razia Sultana, Department of Clinical Psychology Biology Medicine and Health, University of Manchester
- Magdalena Szarota, Department of Sociology, University of Lancaster
- Xiaojie Tan, Department of Media Communication, University of Leicester
- Lucinda Sangeeta Thomas, Department of Psychology Health and Life Sciences, Aston University
- Elham Torof, Department of Pharmacy, Wolverhampton University
- Stephanie Tucker, Department of Psychology, Huddersfield University
- Munachimso Udobi, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bristol
- Nnenna Ebere Ugwu, Bristol Veterinary School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol
- Nnenne Uzoigwe, Department of Law, Lancaster University
- Geraldine Williams, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Doctoral College, University of Leicester
- Mengci Xiao, The Bartlett School of Planning, UCL, University of London
- Ceren Zor, Department of Materials, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford
Grants Awarded 2020
- Pankhuri Agarwal, Sociology Department, University of Bristol
- Peace Ahens, Department of Social Work, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Hallam University
- Shahad Al-Arkee, Pharmacy Department, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham
- Rhosyn Almond, Department of Economics, University of East Anglia
- Ola Anabtawi, Department of Biosciences, University of Nottingham
- Armi Beatriz Bayot, Faculty of Law, St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford
- Hui Ki Chan, Faculty of Education, Downing College, Downing College, University of Cambridge
- Monalisa Chukwuma, Department of Media & Communications, University of London
- Ruusa David, Department of Geography, Ustinov college, Durham University
- Monique De Pace, Department of Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, University of Edinburgh
- Yasmina El Chami, Department of Architecture, Christ’s College, University of Cambridge
- Olivia Heal, Department of Literature, Drama & Creative Writing, University of East Anglia
- Nicol Hilton, Faculty of Education, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
- Syeda Marjia Hossain, Real Estate Department, University of Reading
- Angela Jerome, University of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University
- Francesca Kaes, Department of History of Art, St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford
- Eirini Kaptani, Department of Liberal Arts/Science, University of Greenwich
- Jaskiren Kaur Karamjit Singh, Department of Education, Nottingham Trent University
- Kayla Kemhadjian, History and English, Arts, Humanities, and Cultures, University of Leeds
- Rana Khazbak, Department of Social Policy , London School of Economics and Political Science
- Rebecca Lear, Department of Sport and Health Science, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter
- Ye Seol Lee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, University of London
- Brittnee Leysen, Department of Celtic and Gaelic, Arts and Humanities, University of Glasgow
- Yang Li, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds
- Elizabeth Tianyu Li, Department of Psychology, UCL, University of London
- Ruth Lloyd, Textiles Department, School of Design, Royal college of Art
- Julia Marshall, Nuffield Department of Medicine, St Anne’s College, University of Oxford
- Melanie Miller, Department of Chemistry, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
- Gillian Moore, English Department, Darwin College, University of Cambridge
- Lisa Nais, Department of English, University of Aberdeen
- Nolwazi Nadia Ncube, Department of Sociology, University of Aberdeen
- Lingzi Niu, School of biology, University of East Anglia
- Edna Amelia Odida, Department of Political Science, UCL, University of London
- Ifeoma Uchenna Onugha,, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds
- Sohyeon Park, The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society’s (EGIS), Heriot-Watt University
- Shannon Parrott, Department of Theology, Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford
- Xaman Pinheiro Minillo, Department of Politics, University of Bristol
- Eleanor-Lucy Preston, Department of Archaeology, UCL, University of London
- Anna Zoe Purkiss, Faculty of Education, Homerton College, University of Cambridge
- Zohra Qobadi, Department of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University
- Thais Queiroz Morcatty, Department of Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University
- Elizabeth Akinyi Ragonga, School of Management, University of Bradford
- Katharina Richter, Department of Politics and International Relations, Goldsmiths College, University of London
- Madison Rolls, Department of Classics, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh
- Emma Rose, Psychology Department, The University of Roehampton
- Irine Rosnes, Music Department, University of Huddersfield
- Olga Rotar, Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University
- Pori Saikia, Department of Linguistics, University of Essex
- Elizabeth Luzie Schlappa, History Department, Newcastle University
- Sophia Schroeder, Department of Law, University of London
- Nancy Namisi Siboe, Department of Law, University of Portsmouth
- Elena Spinell,i School of English, University of St Andrews
- Simphiwe Laura Stewart, Geography Department, Linacre College, University of Oxford
- Sina Miriam Stuhlert, German Department, Faculty of Arts/ School of Modern Languages, University of Bristol
- Devi Nandana Suchitra Devi, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University
- Yi-Ying Sung, Department of Chemistry, University of St Andrews
- Juhayna Taha, Department of Clinical Language, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading
- Pasang Tamang, Department of Human & health Science, University of Huddersfield
- Han Tao, Department of Anthropology, University of Sussex
- Chiara Tinotti, Department of Medicine, University of London
- Phuong-Anh Tran, Business School, University of Salford
- Richa Vasan, Unit of Cancer and Stem Cell, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham
- Laura Williams, Department of Humanities, University of Chichester
- Jae-Won Yoon, Department of English Literature, University of Warwick
Reports from previous grant awardees
Without this grant, I would doubtless have had to abandon my PhD, and the 2 years of work I had already put into the project would have been for nothing.
Rachael Fielding
University of Sheffield 2026
The grant came at a point when the isolation of late-stage PhD work can feel overwhelming, and the recognition from a foundation dedicated to supporting women’s academic achievement was genuinely encouraging.
Wei Liu
University of Aberdeen 2026
The grant has been invaluable to me. It gave me the freedom and stability
to concentrate on my studies, but also the clarity of mind, without having to
worry about my living expenses, particularly as I continue to face health
challenges.
Mariam Gulambusssein
University of Liverpool 2024
Due to some unfortunate unforeseen circumstances, I needed to relocate at short notice in January. This funding helped me afford secure housing in my college which reduced travel time and increased my access to university resources which was critical during the write up of my thesis.
Danielle Jones
University of Cambridge 2024
Thanks to the Emergency Grant, I had the space and time to make significant progress on my thesis. Although I had two part-time jobs, my wage was not enough to cover my living costs due to the cost-of-living crisis, and the grant covered any remaining expenses.
Maria Schiza
University of Edinburgh 2025
The Theodora Bosanquet bursary was hugely beneficial to my PhD in enabling me to have a sustained period of research in London. It enabled me to visit three different archives, and consult a wide range of sources within them, giving me the time and space to make connections between them. The volume of material I needed to consult would just have been impossible in small archive trips of a day or two.
Hannah Speed
Glasgow University 2024
The funding supported my living expenses during the final stages of my research, enabling a smooth transition into the thesis-editing phase and the completion of my PhD. Crucially, it provided the stability needed to maintain my mental health during challenging personal circumstances. This foundation not only allowed me to fully engage with my work but also to participate actively in my field, leading to a conference presentation and a successful publication.
Misha C. Gramelius
Glasgow University 2024
The grant was extremely helpful in allowing me to continue my studies. It provided much-needed assistance for my 1-year-old’s childcare, as I was not eligible for any other financial support for the childcare cost from the government. Additionally, it covered the cost of my daily commute to and from the university, as well as helped me with the expenses of food during the long 7-hour day away from home.
Asma Abdelmawla
Newcastle University 2024
Without the grant I would basically be homeless by now. The grant has been essential for supplementing our cost of living and covering larger costs, such as buying heating oil. However, the greater impact feels as though it has given me a sense of stability and knowledge that I can support my family despite our unstable environment. When you are supported in this way, you are able to breathe a sigh of relief and believe that attaining your dreams, those you’ve worked so hard for, are a possibility.
Qudra Goodall
University of East Anglia 2023
The grant significantly eased my financial hardship while I was conducting my research, as I had no income at all and would otherwise have struggled to pay my bills, tuition fees and visa costs. Due to the pandemic, the soaring cost of living and significant delays in my research, I would have needed one or more part-time jobs to afford rent and food, which would have distracted me from my PhD work. As an international student with no family or friends to rely on, I really can’t thank the FfWG enough for helping me get through this crisis.
Ahlem Faraoun
University of Sussex 2023
The grant has been of enormous benefit to me. It provided me with financial stability, instilled a greater sense of purpose and motivation in my research, and has set me on a promising path for my future career. I am excited about what lies ahead, and I will always remain thankful for this critical support during my final year of study.
Shuling Wang
University of Cambridge 2023
“I am very grateful to be a recipient of the FFWG grant, and it was of enormous benefit to me during a very stressful period of my life. The award allowed me to spend further time on my research and will allow me to consolidate it within an academic monologue. This year I have faced challenging personal circumstances. The award gave me the financial freedom to grieve and return to my studies with a fresh perspective, and I am very grateful for this.
The ability to make so much progress in my thesis has allowed me to secure a role as Research Associate in Law at Newcastle University and pursue my dream of being an academic in law”
Rebecca Owens
Newcastle University 2021
“The grant enabled me to focus on successfully completing my lab work and thesis writing without the additional pressure of the financial burden of catering for the living expenses for myself and my two children. The grant also gave me the opportunity to join the BFWG and by extension the GWI which I am actively involved with now and has been of tremendous benefit to my career and personal development.”
Jessica Lenka
University of Salford 2022
“As a student who is largely self-funding, with only partial scholarships, this grant relieved an enormous burden. Freed up from the obligation to work extra hours to cover my expenses, I was able to rededicate that time to my studies. I am confident that I would not have made such significant strides in the past year without this support“
Michaela Coplen
University of Oxford 2022
“The funds helped me focus on my research work and was useful for my household bills, feeding and getting other necessities for myself and my children. I made tremendous progress on my research work and will be submitting by the end of October 2022. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to complete my work, and not having to worry about money issues. My family and I are grateful.”
Nnenne Uzoigwe
Lancaster University 2022
“The grant was critical in financially supporting me whilst I wrote up my PhD thesis and produced a thesis of high quality. The grant also gave me the opportunity to write a manuscript for publication alongside writing the thesis, respond to peer-reviewer comments and ensure the manuscript was accepted for publication. In enabling me to complete my PhD and publish an additional high-impact manuscript, the grant aided my application for a post-doctoral research associate position at The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute, Cambridge University, which I have very recently begun. The grant has therefore hugely helped me to build my aspired career in academia.”
Dr Alessandra Giusti
Kings College London 2022
“I was struggling to financially support myself alongside my Master of Architecture, an intensive two-year taught master’s programme at University College London. The course is world-renowned and highly competitive, with a demanding workload. My financial difficulties arose with the combination of Covid and personal family circumstances, where I was unable to work part-time to further support myself in addition to student loans. Thanks to the emergency grant, I was able to take the final month off work leading up to the end of the degree, to focus solely on my studies. Last week I received my final results, achieving a Distinction for the Master of Architecture. I am incredibly proud of myself and relieved that after such challenging events, the hard work paid off. I look forward to beginning my career in architecture.”
Bessie Holloway Davies
University College London 2022