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Liverpool footballer Divock Origi funds degree scholarships

Two students who are being funded through university by a footballer have said he has "helped massively".

Liverpool striker Divock Origi said he set up the scholarships at the University of Liverpool to "empower young people to achieve great things".

Bushra Ihmaidat and Grace Murphy, both from the city, have recently begun degrees in law.

They said they were grateful for the opportunity they had been given by the footballer.

The scholarship was open to two students in the 2021-22 academic year and covers the full year's tuition fees as well as funds towards supported living costs for both students each year of their course.