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Thistle Seafoods launches new scholarship to support an Abertay food science student
Leading seafood manufacturer Thistle Seafoods has launched a new £6,000 scholarship to support a first-year student pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University.
The scholarship, which includes a paid summer placement at one of the company’s sites, is designed to provide financial and practical support to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, ambition, and a passion for the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Thistle Seafoods is one of Europe’s largest family-owned seafood manufacturers and supplies high-quality products to leading retail and food service customers across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
The company’s Head Office and centre of excellence for coated products are in Peterhead, in North-East Scotland. With state-of-the-art, fully accredited manufacturing facilities, Thistle Seafoods ensures the highest standards of production, enabling them to meet supply demands and deliver tailored product solutions.
Ryan Scatterty – Thistle Seafoods CEO said:
Our vision is to foster innovation and excellence in the food industry by supporting the next generation of talent. Partnering with Abertay University allows us to provide students with both financial assistance and invaluable industry experience, helping them kickstart their careers in food manufacturing.
The scholarship, launching later this year, will support recipients throughout their four-year undergraduate degree by providing eight instalments over the course of their studies. The scholarship also includes a 12-week summer placement at Thistle Seafoods’ Uddingston or Boddam sites, set to take place after the student’s third year.
Abertay lecturer and business development manager for Food Innovation - Dr Jon Wilkin, said:
We are delighted to partner with Thistle Seafoods to offer this new scholarship, which not only supports students financially but also provides them with real-world experience in a highly regarded company. This opportunity underscores the relevance of our Food and Consumer Science programme and its ability to prepare students for impactful careers in the food industry.
