Ukrainian refugee Thomas Westley, 21, is studying in Lancashire after fleeing his homeland.
A Ukrainian refugee whose grandparents were killed during the Russian invasion has been awarded a bursary to pursue his dreams of becoming a vet.
The 21-year-old arrived in Manchester with no money and only a backpack containing his remaining possessions, and also did not speak English.The bursary will mean he can gain extra understanding and support during his five-year veterinary medicine and surgery degree course at the university’s Preston campus, founders of the bursary said.
"My grandparents, who had taken control of our sanctuary, died during the initial invasion" Mr Westley said.Mr Westley was then granted access to the UK and taken in by sponsors in Manchester.
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