Welcoming New Fife College Community Learning and Development Scholarship Honouring Cath Cunningham

That the Parliament welcomes the new Fife College community learning and development scholarship honouring Cath Cunningham; notes that the scholarship has been created in memory of Cath Cunningham, a lifelong advocate for education and community in Fife, to recognise students who combine caring responsibilities with their education, providing financial and mentoring support to help them progress into further study or employment; understands that health and social care student, Chloe Patrick, and business, administration and accounting with legal student, Teigan Connelly, are the first recipients of the scholarship awarded by Fife College; celebrates that Chloe and Teigan will both receive £500 alongside dedicated mentoring support in their studies; acknowledges that the scholarship pays tribute to Cath Cunningham, who was born and raised in Methil, and spent her career creating opportunities for women, children and families across Fife; recognises that after holding leadership roles in the community and voluntary sectors, Cath joined Fife College in 1998 as department manager for community learning and development, where she inspired many to continue with their education and build brighter futures; is very grateful that following her passing in 2024 after a short illness, Cath’s family established the scholarship to ensure her legacy lives on by helping students gain the resources, recognition and encouragement they need to continue making a difference; believes that this scholarship embodies the values that Cath held so strongly, such as resilience, ambition and a genuine commitment to making a difference in their communities, and extends its very best wishes to Chloe and Teigan for success in their studies.