Congratulations to Renee King, who has been awarded the Harold Bridges Memorial Scholarship for 2026 following her outstanding A Level results at Wickersley School. The scholarship is awarded by Rotherham’s Oldest Charity – The Feoffees of The Common Lands of Rotherham.

Renee has secured a place to study Physics at the University of Oxford, where she is excited to begin the next chapter of her academic journey. The £1,000 scholarship will help to support her studies and provide opportunities to gain valuable experience alongside her degree.

Renee was thrilled and grateful to receive the scholarship and said:

“I’m studying for a masters in physics, during which I hope to specialise in biophysics from my second year onwards.  The ways in which physics has driven and integrated so many fields of work fascinates me, and I’m so excited to see where this passion will take me.  Beyond my degree, I plan to complete the STP with the NHS to become a clinical scientist, and help to lead vital innovations in medical treatments and diagnoses.  Giving back to the community that has raised me, and provided so many opportunities for me, will be the ongoing goal of mine throughout my career, and I hope to establish myself as a leader for the younger generations to make medicine an even safer and effective practise.  Being a competitive and diverse field, finding work experience in clinical science is a high priority for me over the next 4 years.  With the help of this award, I can put myself forwards for more of these opportunities, and have the invaluable chance to learn face-to-face from experts in medical physics.”

Ms Cruise, Head of Wickersley Sixth Form, said: “We are incredibly proud of Renee and everything she has achieved during her time at Wickersley Sixth Form. Securing a place to study Physics at Oxford is a fantastic achievement, and receiving the Harold Bridges Memorial Scholarship is a wonderful recognition of her hard work and ambition. Renee has such clear goals for the future, and we can’t wait to see where her passion for Physics and clinical science takes her. We wish her every success as she begins this exciting next chapter.”