Camryn Provan and Megan Simpson were awarded the George Lauder Bursary scholarship in January 2024 after an application and interview process.
Camryn, who attended Fife College previously, is in her third year at Heriot-Watt University studying fashion branding and promotion.
She attended a ‘Graphic Design Intensive’ course at the Pratt Institute in New York, and a ‘Personal Branding Development Course’ with a communications and branding company.
She said: “Studying in New York City over the summer was truly an unforgettable experience that greatly impacted both my academic and personal growth.
“The city’s vibrant energy and diverse culture were a continuous source of creative inspiration, both inside and outside of class.
“Overall, it provided me with memories and knowledge I will forever be grateful for.”
Megan, who completed a BA degree in learning difficulties and disabilities with Fife College and Abertay University earlier this year, volunteered at the Sasha Bruce Youthwork Centre, supporting children and young adults, and studied part-time in childhood development at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
She said: “I am deeply grateful for the invaluable opportunity to live, study and volunteer in the United States.
“The skills and knowledge I have acquired through my involvement with Sasha Bruce Youthwork and my studies at George Washington University will significantly inform and enhance my efforts to support and assist others in my home community.”
The George Lauder Bursary, funded by the family of George Lauder and the St Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, covers all expenses, including food, travel, accommodation and course fees.
Applications are now open to go to the USA in the summer of 2025.
Lyn Gold, scholarship and alumni lead at Fife College, said: “This incredible opportunity has truly transformed Camryn and Megan’s lives, and they have embraced it wholeheartedly, shining as outstanding representatives for Fife College.
“We are now on the lookout for two more lucky students to follow in Camryn and Megan’s footsteps next summer.”