Scholarship recipients

Exeter Scholars is supported by a number of generous individuals who have made donations and scholarships available to programme participants who succeed in becoming Exeter Senior Scholars and choose to study at the University of Exeter.

Below you can find information about the recipients of our scholarships in previous years.

2018

The Laura Piper Award

Ric and Dianne Piper, the parents of Laura who studied Law at Exeter, established this award as a long lasting memory of Laura for her family and friends. She was extremely proud to have studied Law at Exeter.

Donors: Mrs Dianne & Mr Ric Piper

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has completed the Pathways to Law subject activity strand, hosted by the University of Exeter, and has accepted an offer to study with the Law School

Recipient: Isabel

Isabel completed the Exeter Scholars Pathways to Law programme, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'The funding is going to help me a lot through buying books and the resources that I need to do well such as a good laptop. It will also help me in everyday life supporting my accommodation costs and allowing me to join societies, [… and] allowing me to get work experience or pay for trips to visit law firms or courts that I would not be able to afford without the support. Beyond Exeter the award will continue to help me with applications for training contracts and future job prospects as I will be more attractive to employers by having been able to afford to take full advantage of all the opportunities that are open to me during my time at Exeter.'

The Brian Waghorn and Julia Davies Scholarships

Alumnus Mark Waghorn (Law, 1988), a Partner at Simmons & Simmons LLP in London, has established these two awards named after his parents. He said: "My time at Exeter inspired me to pursue my career in law. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University and it was a real privilege to be able to spend three years there. I want to help other young people have the same opportunity that I did."

Donor: Mr Mark Waghorn

Amount: Two awards of £2250 per year for three years each

Awarding Criteria: The two highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in a low-income neighbourhood (as defined by postcode) or who qualified for free school meals or a school bursary at the point of joining the programme

Recipients: James and Toby

James completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Biological Sciences with Study Abroad.

'I am very grateful for your donation, it will be such a great help for me while I am at university. It will encourage me to make the most of my time at university and to take every opportunity I am presented with, with less worry of the financial implications. Your award will go a long way to helping me to achieve my ambitions and get to where I want to be in the future in terms of my career.'

Toby completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Environmental Science.

'This award came as a complete surprise and I am immensely grateful to receive it. This funding support will help reduce the monetary restrictions associated with university life for me, allowing me to join in with the societies I enjoy and to purchase textbooks and further reading books to further enrich my knowledge of the subject. Furthermore, the funding has given me real motivation to do the best I can in my studies.'

The CCB Scholarship

Donors: Anonymous

Amount: £20,000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The Senior Scholar who met the highest number of programme eligibility criteria at the point of enrolling on Exeter Scholars and has accepted an offer to study with the Law School. In the occurrence of two Senior Scholars meeting the criteria for this scholarship, academic attainment will be used to determine the successful recipient. Students who have become a Senior Scholar as a result of the national Realising Opportunities or Pathways to Law programmes (non-Exeter hosted) will not be eligible for this Scholarship.

Recipient: Sophie

Sophie completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'Due to your very kind donation, I can now look at leaving university debt free and I can take part in more of the societies as mentioned. … Some, if not all of these things, would not have been possible without your support. I do not think that I will ever be able to express just how grateful that I am for the opportunities you have enabled me to have.'

The Goodman Derrick Scholarship

Donors: Law Firm – Goodman Derrick LLP

Amount: £5000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar, including national Pathways to Law and Realising Opportunities participants, who has accepted an offer to study with the Law School.

Recipient: Racheal

Racheal completed the Exeter Scholars Pathways to Law programme, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'Without this scholarship, I would not have been able to afford my rent, necessities and books without applying for full-time work. With this scholarship, I will be able to dedicate all of my time and effort into my degree, achieving the best grades I possibly can.'

The Penelope Curtis Scholarship

Donors: University of Exeter alumna Penelope Crouch (née Curtis) (LLB Law 1978)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar overall, including national Pathways to Law and Realising Opportunities participants.

Recipient: Sachin

Sachin completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

'Being awarded this scholarship has humbled me and energized me to my studies ahead, it has taught me that hard work and determination are rewarded, that they are not ignored, that people do care about you. This is something that I will remember and keep close to heart for the rest of my life.'

2019

The Laura Piper Award

Donors: Mrs Dianne & Mr Ric Piper

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Recipient: Molly

Molly completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'Studying law became an ambition of mine during A Levels, the way that society operates, the laws that govern it and the ethics that surround them fuelled my motivation to become a barrister. [...] Through the help of the scholarship, I will be able to partake in a variety of volunteer schemes such as the prison project and support my studies which will alleviate any worries I have regarding finances. With large expenses for textbooks this financial help from the scholarship will allow me to save my money and invest in all the materials I need to have in order to achieve the best grades I can. The impact the scholarship will have on my studies is primarily the motivation it will give me to pursue my ambition to practice law and be able to do so with financial support.'

The Anthony Vale Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Anthony Vale (LLB Law 1972)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the Law School. Students who have become a Senior Scholar as a result of the national Realising Opportunities or Pathways to Law programmes (non-Exeter hosted) will not be eligible for this Scholarship

Recipient: Toby

Toby completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'Growing up in a rural area, with a low-household income and a single-working mother, the financial award will help me greatly with being able to travel to and attend extra-circular events in order to help advance my future career, such as work experience at larger firms. In addition, the award will assist me in being able to focus more on my studies without having to work as much to afford university life. As I have grown up with anxiety, this award will not just have a positive impact on my studies, but also my mental health. I would personally like to thank the Pathways to Law programme with the University of Exeter for the opportunity as well as the various donors for the Exeter Scholars Attainment Award.'

The Tony Allen Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Tony Allen (BSc Physics 1965)

Amount: Three awards of £1500 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The three highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in either the South Hams, Teignbridge, or Torbay areas of Devon

Recipients: Jack, Georgie, and Kelsey

Jack completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying MPhys Physics.

'With the bursary money I will be able to afford books for my course, as well as a laptop, which will help me a great deal with my course work. Without the money, I would be unable to even think about getting books for further reading so I wouldn’t be able to explore the various areas of Physics that interest me and are relevant to the course. The money will also be useful in relieving the stress of being able to afford commodities such as food and this will enable me to concentrate more on my studies in Physics. I would like to thank you very much for your kind gift as it means a great deal to me, [...] your gift will make all the difference in the World to me.'

Georgie completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Psychology with Study Abroad.

'Whilst I don’t think that money should be central to enjoying life, I really believe this prize will enable me to get even more out of my university life. I’m currently undecided about how to spend it, but I think it would be a good idea to save some of it for my study abroad year – to ensure I can explore as well as learn, which I think is very important, wherever I am in the world! Completing Exeter Scholars, becoming a Senior Scholar and receiving this prize has provided me with a new-found sense of motivation and belief in myself, in the way that I now believe I am truly capable of anything if I work or want it hard enough and that I will be rewarded for it in some way. I will take this as motivation to put my all into my degree, to receive the prize of living a happy life in a career that I love. I would like to say thank-you so much to the prize donor and to those who organised the program for the opportunity to receive such a prize! I thoroughly enjoyed my Exeter Scholars experience and look forward to my experiences as an actual University of Exeter student.'

Kelsey completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

'The Exeter Scholars programme really helped me understand what lectures and seminars are like, which made it easier for me to settle back into education. From taking part in the Exeter Scholars programme, I have learned key networking skills which have helped me with my Law degree. I have also made friends that I am still in contact with over a year after finishing the programme.'

The Pierce Scholarship

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: £5000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the University of Exeter Business School. Students who have become a Senior Scholar as a result of the national Realising Opportunities or Pathways to Law programmes (non-Exeter hosted) will not be eligible for this Scholarship

Recipient: Jessica

Jessica completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience.

'I am very grateful to receive this scholarship which will help me significantly at university and will relieve some of the financial stress. It will reduce the need for me to have to work and will enable me to concentrate more on my studies and get the most out of my university experience such as joining both academic and sport societies. Having more time to spend on my studies will mean I can explore areas of particular interest in more depth and purchase additional reading materials. The course that I am studying is Business Economics and I’ve just started in my first year, I’m specifically interested in management studies and hope to pursue a career in that field. This award will help to support me over the holiday periods during which I’d like to complete more work experience to help me in my future career.'

The Cassland Scholarship

Alumna Imogen Joss (BA Arabic and Islamic Studies 1985) has established this award on behalf of her family. She said: "I was fortunate enough to study at Exeter and all three of my children have also been educated at the University. For all of us the time spent at Exeter as well as our time abroad in the pursuit of our studies has given us life experiences that have formed us in both our personal lives and our careers. As a family we are delighted to be able to offer the possibility of such experiences to another student and to maintain our links with a place that we hold in high regard and deep affection."

Donor: University of Exeter alumna Imogen Joss (BA Arabic and Islamic Studies 1985)

Amount: £11,562 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high achieving female Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the University of Exeter Business School. Students who have become a Senior Scholar as a result of the national Realising Opportunities or Pathways to Law programmes (non-Exeter hosted) will not be eligible for this Scholarship

Recipient: Julia

Julia completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BA Management and Marketing with Industrial Work Experience.

'Being able to take part in the Exeter Scholars programme alongside my A Levels was a great door-opening opportunity, helping me develop both academically and personally. Having taken the programme has led me to receiving this award, which I recommend to all. The outstanding financial support which I have received from my donor Imogen has taken a lot of pressure off me; with the grant covering my tuition fees and any further academic resources means that I do not have to stress about having to find a part-time job to cover excess living costs. The money is a great motivational factor for myself, pushing me to study harder as well as making the most out of my social life by joining societies and taking part in events. I would like to thank the University and Imogen once again for awarding me with the scholarship and the great benefits it holds.'

The Exeter Scholars Academic Excellence Award

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar overall, including national Pathways to Law and Realising Opportunities participants

Recipient: Jeremiah

Jeremiah completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical).

'Due to the amazing opportunity of the Exeter Scholars programme and the reward prize offered, firstly motivated me to achieve the highest grade on my course at college and give relief in terms of having enough funding to pay for academic resources as well as trips and events that occur at the university. Whereas on top of paying rent I would have struggled to do so. I now have more free time working fewer days to afford this, meaning I get more out of University by joining Societies and more time to study. I give my upmost gratitude and honour to the scholarship team for their time and effort as well as the prize donor for making this all possible.'

The Daniel Masters Scholarship

Alumnus Daniel Masters (BSc Physics with Geophysics 1984), Chairman of CoinShares has established this award in recognition of his time at Exeter. He said: “My experience at Exeter inspired me to engage in lifelong learning, and led me into the study of blockchain and distributed ledgers. I believe young people should gain a thorough understanding of this vital technology – the internet of transactions. I am therefore supporting subjects which will provide a grounding in aspects of this new science. In recognition of my time at Exeter, I have made a bequest in my will to leave a legacy as a permanent endowment.”

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Daniel Masters (BSc Physics with Geophysics 1984)

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study a course which includes one of the following subjects: Computer Science and IT, Data Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Recipient: Jake

Jake completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Mathematics.

'My main academic interest is problem solving, particularly in the area of applied mathematics. During my A Levels, I very much enjoyed all of Physics, as well engineering (although I only had the chance to do one module on this). [...] My future ambitions vary at this stage, between becoming an automotive engineer, an actuary or data analyst, or even undertaking further study with the goal of becoming an investment banker. I’m hoping my time studying at Exeter, will help me to decide, which will best suit me. I will put this award money towards: my travel to university, as I have stayed at home to save money; purchasing my subject books; and joining societies like American Football and the Maths Society. The award will motivate me in my studies because it shows me what I can achieve, by putting in the work. I would just like to finish by thanking the prize-donor for this great opportunity.'

The Vicky Naylor Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumna Vicky Naylor (BA Russian 1993)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study Russian. In the event of no Senior Scholars holding an offer to study Russian, the scholarship will be awarded to the highest achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study any programme within Modern Languages

Recipient: Catrin

Catrin completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BA Modern Languages.

'With the money that I receive from the award, I am intending on learning Russian in the Foreign Languages Centre. This money will allow me to begin learning another language in the evenings and will take off any financial pressure. I am also intending to use the money towards any books that may be required as part of my course. Having received this prize, I believe that it will motivate me to continue working hard and to continue upholding high standards as a thank you to the university for their support.'

The Meadowsweet Scholarships - BAME

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: One award of £2250 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin

Recipient: Jonathan

Jonathan completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Mathematics.

'I’ve always loved Maths, particularly Pure Maths. I’m also interested in evolution, ecology and biology. As a young child I was fascinated by dinosaurs and evolution. Perhaps after my degree I will extend my studies and combine Mathematics with biology and ecology as an area of research. The award is very helpful to me as it has contributed towards the cost of a studio room for me on campus. My family live quite close to Exeter but I didn't want to live at home as I really wanted to develop my independence whilst still having my family close by for support. I’m really pleased that I achieved the grades needed to secure this award; it’s proof that hard work gets rewarded, and will motivate me to continue working hard and follow my ambitions.'

The Meadowsweet Scholarships - STEMM

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: One award of £2250 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high achieving female Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study a STEMM degree programme

Recipient: Lucy

Lucy completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BSc Marine Biology with Professional Placement.

'Marine biology is something that I have had a huge interest in for a long time and something that I always wanted to carry on as a career possibility. My particular area of interest is ecology and conservation and I had an amazing opportunity this summer to be able to do some marine conservation volunteering in Madagascar. This has made me even more enthusiastic about continuing this as a potential career in the future. On my course, which started September 2019 to June 2023, there are many field trips that take place, in which I am going to use this prize to help me pay for it, which I had not have been able to go on those trips if I hadn’t won this prize. When I had the option of winning this prize dependent on what results I got at college, it made me much more motivated to work harder and therefore lead into my grades being as good as they were. This has also allowed me to see that if I continue to work hard and continue to be ambitious, I can have a career in a subject that I am truly passionate about.'

The Tomacelli Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Eduardo Tomacelli (BA Politics 1986)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study a STEMM degree programme

Recipient: Angel

Angel completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying MSci Conservation Biology and Ecology.

'I'm studying the first year of my MSci in conservation, biology and ecology. My goal is to be able to complete this with a high grade, so I can go onto a PhD. I'm interested in the biological aspect of life and how we can maintain sustainability. I cannot wait to explore this in my masters. This award will allow me to fund more trips which would help me make connections that I wouldn't otherwise have. Moreover, it will help buy equipment to help me on those trips, so I can explore a range of environments. These connections may lead me onto projects that extend my career level further. Therefore, making me more present in the scientific community. This could have been less achievable without Exeter Scholars. Thank you very much for this. To have such a special donation means a lot to me. This will motivate me to try as hard as I have done to get here. This will make me the only person in my close family with a degree. That I'll be proud of.'

The Ben and Sheena Parker Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Ben Parker (BA Modern Languages 2000)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin

Recipient: Zain

Zain completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

'I am starting my first year in medicine, I aim to intercalate and currently I am interested in clinical research. The extra funds provided by this scholarship will help fund trips, course materials, extra curricular activities and other expenses that I may not have been able to fund otherwise. I am grateful for this donation, as it has motivated me to continue working hard and aim high in my degree and my future career. I would like to thank the Exeter Scholars team and the donors for their generosity and for providing me with this opportunity.'

2020

The Edward Cakebread Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Stuart Cakebread (BA Theology 1976)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin who has come to the University of Exeter via Exeter Scholars, Pathways to Law, or Realising Opportunities

Recipient: Winston

Winston completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MPhys Physics.

"I will be the first in my family to complete a degree, and will be able to accomplish my goals through the generous support of my donor."

The Tony Allen Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Tony Allen (BSc Physics 1965)

Amount: Three awards of £1500 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The three highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in either the South Hams, Teignbridge, or Torbay areas of Devon

Recipient One: Millie

Millie completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Marketing and Management.

"One of my favourite parts of Exeter Scholars was meeting other prospective students who were just as excited to begin their pathway to university as I was!"

Recipient Two: Amber

Amber completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Medical Sciences.

"Taking part in Exeter Scholars really helped my transition to university, as I had already experienced lab sessions, lectures, and seminars."

Recipient Three: Betty

Betty completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences.

"This award motivated me to work hard for my A Levels – even though I didn't sit the actual exams, I pushed myself to work hard throughout sixth form."

The Ailsa King Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumna Ailsa King (BA History 1986)

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin who has come to the University of Exeter via Exeter Scholars, Pathways to Law, or Realising Opportunities

Recipient: Taylor

Taylor completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placement.

"This award is amazing to receive and will make my time at university so much easier."

The Simon Dunkley 1992 Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Simon Dunkley (BA Education and Mathematics 1992)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the University of Exeter Business School

Recipient: Bethan

Bethan completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Economics and Politics with Year Abroad.

"Exeter Scholars gave me a genuine feeling of belonging to a community and allowed me to meet Exeter students and staff before I even started uni."

The Laura Piper Award

Donors: Mrs Dianne & Mr Ric Piper

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Recipient: Josh

Josh completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

"This award is of great benefit to me and will enable me to study with less pressure to find part-time work to be able to support myself in my studies."

The 220 Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus William Graydon (BSc Biological Sciences 2011)

Amount: £9250 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who is Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, other Black background, or an individual who identifies as mixed white and Black Caribbean or mixed white and Black African

Recipient: Kaiesha

Kaiesha completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA History.

"The residential was the most enjoyable part of the programme; I loved getting to visit Exeter!"

The Philip Norman Bursary

Donor: The Norman Family Charitable Trust

Amount: £5000 per year for five years

Awarding Criteria: The Senior Scholar who meets the highest number of programme eligibility criteria at the point of enrolling on Exeter Scholars, who has accepted an offer to study BMBS Medicine and is resident in either Devon or Cornwall

Recipient: Alan

Alan completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

"I'm particularly interested in the impact medicine has on the general public, and the relationship between doctors and patients."

Exeter Scholars Alumni Award 2020

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin who has come to the University of Exeter via Exeter Scholars, Pathways to Law, or Realising Opportunities

Recipient: Blessy

Blessy completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

"I am most looking forward to the clinical skills and placements that are available from first year; these are a very rare aspect that this particular university offers that I am grateful for."

Exeter Scholars Alumni Award 2020

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has declared a disability

Recipient: Matthew

Matthew completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Physics with Professional Placement.

"This award would enable me to apply for opportunities to broaden my experience and knowledge. I would like to thank the prize donors for giving students opportunities for equal achievement with everyone and to reach their full potential."

The Peter Baldwin Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Peter Baldwin (BA History 1991)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin who has come to the University of Exeter via Exeter Scholars, Pathways to Law, or Realising Opportunities

Recipient: Isabel

Isabel completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

2021

The Sara and Nigel Tozzi Scholarship

Donors: University of Exeter alumni Sara and Nigel Tozzi (both LLB Law 1979)

Amount: Two awards of £7500 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: Two high-achieving Senior Scholars who are from a low-income neighbourhood or who have qualified for free school meals or school bursary

Recipient One: Fahmida

Fahmida completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

"This is an extremely rewarding programme and will undoubtedly help with life at university."

Recipient Two: Rowan

Rowan completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences.

"None of my family went to university so I wanted to experience it as someone from a rural background."

The Sir Steve Smith Scholarship Fund

Donors: Various

Amount: £6000 per year for the duration of the recipient's first undergraduate degree studies

Awarding Criteria: The Senior Scholar in each academic college who has overcome the most barriers to progressing to higher education, as determined by the Exeter Scholars or Realising Opportunities eligibility criteria

Recipient (HUMS): Alex

Alex completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA Theology and Religion with EEA.

"It's great to have the opportunity to discuss things with the lecturers and seminar leaders."

Recipient (SSIS): Erin

Erin completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

"Exeter Scholars is an amazing opportunity to get an insight into university life."

Recipient (BUS): Alice

Alice completed the Realising Opportunity programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Marketing and Management with Industrial Experience.

"I visited the university and instantly fell in love."

Recipient (CLES): Ryan

Ryan completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA/BSc Geography with Study Abroad.

"Exeter Scholars helped me understand more about university life."

Recipient (CEMPS): Lauren

Lauren completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MPhys Physics with Astrophysics.

"I've always wanted to come to university and a deeper understanding of physics."

Recipient (CMH): Harry

Harry completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MSci Nursing.

"Exeter Scholars taught me the benefit of research and the impact evidence-based practice has."

The Exeter Scholars Alumni Award 2021

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Tim Chatwin (BSc Economics & Politics 2002)

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar of BAME origin

Recipient: Tevfik

Tevfik completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Accounting and Finance.

"Exeter Scholars helped me a lot as it provided me an opportunity to see what university life is like and whether it is the right choice for me. I also knew most of the buildings and facilities, so I managed to navigate around and settled into university easily."

The Tony Allen Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Tony Allen (BSc Physics 1965)

Amount: Three awards of £1500 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The three highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in Devon

Recipient: Angus

Angus completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Accounting and Finance.

"I chose to go to university because I think it will give me a strong understanding of the world of business, as well as developing my social skills."

Recipient: Amelia

Amelia completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Business and Management with Industrial Experience.

"I really enjoyed the experience Exeter Scholars gave me. It showed me how to be much more independent, which is useful for going to university."

Recipient: Katie

Katie completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA English.

"The programme helped me prepare for the style of teaching at university. This helped me ease into the first weeks at university, as I already had a strong idea of what was expected of me as a student."

The Class of 1978 Law Scholarship

Donors: University of Exeter alumni (LLB Law 1978)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the Law School

Recipient: Tom

Tom completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

"I wanted new experiences and to move somewhere new. The programme has made me feel more confident about my financial situation."

The Porter Scholarship

Donors: University of Exeter alumnus Andrew Porter (BSc Mathematics 1981)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who is studying a degree programme in the following academic colleges: CEMPS, CLES, CMH, or SSIS

Recipient: Catherine

Catherine completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA Politics with Study Abroad.

"There's a plethora of benefits and there are no downsides to the programme. The benefits package is amazing and will support my academic life."

The Rachael Ruane Scholarship

Donors: University of Exeter alumna Rachael Ruane (Law 1999)

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who is also a verified care leaver

Recipient: Tash

Tash completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA International Relations and Modern Languages.

"The programme helped me as it let me know what to expect for university, as I had no idea what higher education was about."

The Laura Piper Award

Donors: Mrs Dianne & Mr Ric Piper

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Recipient: Mykenzie

Mykenzie completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

The CCB Scholarship

Donor: Anonymous

Amount: Two awards of £10,000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study with the Law School

Recipient: Tegan

Tegan completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB English Law & French Law.

"This generous award will enhance my studies in many ways – buying specialist equipment for my specific educational needs and contributing towards trips to France to improve my language skills."

Recipient: Courtney

Courtney completed the Exeter Scholars South West pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

"I always thought of university as the goal I was working towards through my GCSEs and A Levels. It was something I definitely looked forward to."

The Keen Opportunities Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumna Samantha Keen (BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) 1989)

Amount: £3750 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving female Senior Scholar who is Black (Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, other Black background, mixed white and Black Caribbean, or mixed white and Black African)

Recipient: Anthonia

Anthonia completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

"What I enjoyed most is the support that has been offered to me before and after joining university."

The Manchester & London IT PLC STEM Scholarships

Donor: Manchester & London IT PLC

Amount: Three awards of £5000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: Three high-achieving Senior Scholars eligible for Home fee status and studying within the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences

Recipient One: Luke

Luke completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BEng Mechanical Engineering.

"I chose to come to university to further develop my skills and passion within engineering."

Recipient Two: Sam

Sam completed the Realising Opportunities programme, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Physics.

"I wanted to be in a subject area such as Physics, which will have a positive effect on the planet."

Recipient Three: Mia-Summer

Mia-Summer completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MEng Engineering.

"I'm the first in my family to go to university, so was learning what I needed to do as I went along."

The Julia Davies Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Mark Waghorn (LLB Law 1988)

Amount: £6000 per year for the duration of the recipient's first undergraduate degree studies

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who is from a low-income neighbourhood or who has qualified for free school meals or a school bursary

Recipient: Shalayna

Shalayna completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BMBS Medicine.

"I have always aspired to attend university – and when I decided to do Medicine, it became a must!"

The Resonance Scholarship

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Donors: Various

Amount: £3000 per year for three years

Awarding Criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who is Black (any Black or Black-mixed background) and studying for a degree in the College of Engineering, Maths, and Physical Sciences

Recipient: Yolia

Yolia completed the Exeter Scholars National pathway, and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MPhys Physics.

"This scholarship will allow me to dedicate my time to achieving the best results possible."

2022

The Brian Waghorn Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Mark Waghorn (LLB Law 1988)

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar (including national Pathways to Law and Realising Opportunities participants) who has been identified as living in a low-income neighbourhood (as defined by home postcode) or who has qualified for free school meals or a school bursary at the point of joining the programme

Recipient: Tommy

Tommy completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA Modern Languages

“I have made many friends, learnt valuable knowledge about university and I am so glad that I did this programme.”

Daniel Masters Widening Participation Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Daniel Masters (BSc Physics with Geophysics 1984)

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study one of the following subjects: BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Accounting and Business, BSc Economics, BSc Business Economics, BSc Economics with Econometrics, BSc Economics with Finance, BSc Economics with Politics, BSc / MSci Computer Science, BSc / MSci Computer Science and Mathematics, BSc / MSci Data Science, BSc / MSci Mathematics and Data Science

Recipient: Ayoob

Ayoob completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Accounting and Finance with Year Abroad.

“The scholarship is a huge motivation, which will constantly remind me to work effectively hard.”

The Broad Reach Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumni Bradley Wickens (BA Economics and Agricultural Economics 1994) and Katherine Wickens (BA Geography 1994)

Amount: Three awards of £6000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: Three high-achieving Senior Scholars who are from a low-income neighbourhood or have qualified for free school meals or a school bursary or have been living in care, and have accepted an offer to study a degree programme related to the following disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Biosciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Medicine, Neuroscience, Natural Sciences, Physics, or Renewable Energy (a full list of accepted degree programmes can be found here)

Recipient: Mohammed

Mohammed completed the Realising Opportunities programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

“It helped me gain confidence by speaking with other people who were also in the programme.”

Recipient: Eloise

Eloise completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MMath Mathematics.

Quote: “I’m enjoying learning lots of interesting new topics and experiencing the new style of learning.”

The David Bouchier Law100 Scholarships

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus David Bouchier (LLB Law 1985)

Amount: Two awards of £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: Two high-achieving Senior Scholars who have accepted an offer to study in the Law School.

Recipient: Emily

Emily completed the Realising Opportunities programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying Dual LLB / Juris Doctor (JD) with the CUHK.

“I felt supported throughout my A Levels, but also the summer before starting my degree.”

Recipient: Elizabeth

Elizabeth completed the Exeter Scholars South National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

“Give it a go, expand your mind, you will not regret it as long as you utilise what Exeter has to offer.”

The Exeter Scholars Access Award

Donor: Funded by the University of Exeter

Amount: Three awards of £3000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar studying at each University of Exeter campus (Streatham, St Luke's, and Penryn) who is from a Black, Asian, or minority ethnicity background

Recipient: Aaditya

Aadtiya completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying MSci Natural Sciences with International Study.

“Just knowing I have a support system in place has eased my mind and will hopefully allow me to jump into different opportunities without any financial worry.”

Recipient: Fasika

Fasika completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

“The programme gave me a better insight into the various opportunities that the university has to offer.”

Recipient: Zack

Zack completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Evolutionary Biology

“It gave me confidence that university is a realistic opportunity.”

The Laura Piper Award

Donor: Mrs Dianne & Mr Ric Piper

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: The highest achieving Senior Scholar who has completed the Pathways to Law subject activity strand, hosted by the University of Exeter, and has accepted an offer to study with the Law School

Recipient: Elle

Elle completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law with European Study.

“The benefits and opportunities are incredible, and with it you can experience more.”

The Nicholas Cheffings Law100 Scholarship

Donor: Member of University of Exeter Council, Nicholas Cheffings

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study in the Law School. Preference will be given to a student from a Black, Asian, or other minority ethnic background

Recipient: Suwayda

Suwayda completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

“I love my degree, and I am really enjoying learning more about the complexities of the law.”

Law100 Scholarships

Donor: University of Exeter alumni and friends

Amount: Two awards of £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: Two high-achieving Senior Scholars who have accepted an offer to study in the Law School.

Recipient: Oriana

Oriana completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law with European Study

“The Exeter Scholars programme helped me connect with peers with similar stories and goals.”

Recipient: Charlotte

Charlotte completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

“I enjoyed getting to listen to experienced professionals at all the Scholars events.”

The Peter Baldwin Law100 Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Peter Baldwin (BA History 1991)

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who has accepted an offer to study in the Law School

Recipient: Chinemerem

Chinemerem completed the Exeter Scholars South National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

“What I loved most was the ability to explore different modules at the Law School.”

Law100 Scholarships

Donor: University of Exeter alumni and friends

Amount: Two awards of £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: Two high-achieving Senior Scholars who have accepted an offer to study in the Law School.

Recipient: Carrie

Carrie completed the Exeter Scholars National programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying LLB Law.

“It is an incredible opportunity which helps you develop important skills of research, critical thinking and teamwork ready for university.”

The Lord Myners of Truro Scholarship

Donor: Various

Amount: £4000 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: The three highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in Cornwall (one Senior Scholar per academic year (2022, 2023, and 2024)

Recipient: Blake

Blake completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Criminology

“Definitely go for it, it is so worth it and it gives you so many opportunities and such good experience.”

The Resonance Scholarship

Donor: Various

Amount: £3000 per year for three years (four years for MEng programme)

Awarding criteria: A high-achieving Senior Scholar who is Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, other Black background, or an individual who identifies as mixed white and Black Caribbean or mixed white and Black African, and has applied to study a degree in the College of Engineering, Maths, and Physical Sciences at either the Streatham or Penryn campus. A total of three scholarships will be available each year.

Recipient: David

David completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Mathematics.

“The assistance and help it provides can be the difference between getting into university and not.”

The Tony Allen Scholarship

Donor: University of Exeter alumnus Tony Allen (BSc Physics 1965)

Amount: Three awards of £1500 per year for three years

Awarding criteria: The three highest achieving Senior Scholars who are living in Devon

Recipient: Ella

Ella completed the Realising Opportunities programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA English and Creative Writing.

“It will really help with extra-opportunities for my course and make university life in general more accessible.”

Recipient: Charmaine

Charmaine completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BSc Psychology.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Exeter Scholars programme as it gave me a taste of university life and helped me to fall in love with the campus and university.”

Recipient: Olivia

Olivia completed the Exeter Scholars South West programme and is now a first-year undergraduate studying BA Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

“It will help me cover my living expenses with the rising cost of living, which has eased a lot of anxiety.”