A university has discontinued the annual scholarship it offered to a student from Guernsey.
The scheme was a funded academic opportunity from Brock University to enable young people from the island to study in Canada.
The university offered the scholarship to reflect the historic connection between the island and Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, the Guernsey-born war hero and namesake of the university.
It said current scholars would not be affected and they would continue to receive support.
David Begg, associate vice-president, international, at Brock University, said the decision had been taken "as part of a broader evaluation of institutional priorities and fiscal planning".
Deputy Paul Montague, president for Guernsey's Committee for Education, Sport & Culture, said: "We understand the pressures affecting universities globally.
"At the same time, it is also a challenging financial landscape for our students and families, and the committee is reviewing how we support access to higher education opportunities at home and elsewhere."
Eileen Chapman studied English and creative writing as a scholarship student at Brock University.
She said: "I think I cried a bit when I found out, it's such a shame.
I don't know if they have decided this doesn't matter anymore but that's how it feels, to me it certainly wasn't an insignificant opportunity."
Ms Chapman added she was "incredibly grateful" to have been able to study in Canada and it was "like winning a golden ticket".
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