Student awarded new bursary

Tuesday 05 July 2016

Victoria College A-level student Alexander Hodnett is the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities’ (CICRA) new bursary student.

This is the third bursary awarded by CICRA and the bursary programme was introduced to help raise the level of knowledge in competition law and utility regulation in the islands.

The bursary is a grant worth £1,500 per annum towards the cost of studying for a relevant degree as well as a minimum of eight weeks paid work experience annually for the duration of the degree. There is also the possibility of a full time job with CICRA after graduation.

Mr Hodnett is hoping to read economics at university this coming September. 

CICRA chief executive, Michael Byrne, said: “Alex’s application was extremely impressive. It’s encouraging to see all the work experience he has undertaken in order to further his career in economics. 

“We believe that it’s important to help local students achieve a high level of education and encourage them to return to the island so we’re pleased to be able to support Alex through his degree.”

Mr Hodnett said: “CICRA’s bursary scheme is a great opportunity for me as the work experience will not only give me a greater insight into competition regulation but will also enhance my studies at university. I’m looking forward to joining CICRA in July."

CICRA’s work with the competition laws in Guernsey and Jersey is designed to promote consumer welfare through competition and encourage measures which foster appropriate pricing, greater choice and innovation in the goods and services available to islanders.