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14,908
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Alumni establish PhD scholarship programme for Black British students
A new scholarship programme that will support Black British PhD students has been launched this year thanks to philanthropic donations from Exeter alumni.
The University of Exeter PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers will cover full fees, stipend, training grant and a short internship or placement for successful candidates in subjects across the academic spectrum.
The scholarship programme has been established by founding donors Sarah Turvill, the University’s former Chair of Council; Roger De Freitas, environmental philanthropist; and Wol Kolade CBE, private equity fund manager.
A minimum of eight scholarships will be awarded over the lifetime of the scheme, with the University’s three faculties match funding the support. We were delighted to welcome the first postgraduate scholars this September.
The University’s former Chair of Council, the Scholarship Programme’s founding donor and alumnus Sarah Turvill (Law, 1975).
Alumni establish PhD scholarship programme for Black British students
A new scholarship programme that will support Black British PhD students has been launched this year thanks to philanthropic donations from Exeter alumni.
The University of Exeter PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers will cover full fees, stipend, training grant and a short internship or placement for successful candidates in subjects across the academic spectrum.
The scholarship programme has been established by founding donors Sarah Turvill, the University’s former Chair of Council; Roger De Freitas, environmental philanthropist; and Wol Kolade CBE, private equity fund manager. A minimum of eight scholarships will be awarded over the lifetime of the scheme, with the University’s three faculties match funding the support. We were delighted to welcome the first postgraduate scholars this September.
The University’s former Chair of Council, the Scholarship Programme’s founding donor and alumna Sarah Turvill (Law, 1975).
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Supporting students to thrive
Mykyta (Nikita) Isagulov
(Sanctuary PhD Scholar, 2026), Danny Masters Sanctuary Scholar.
The Sanctuary Scholarship support extended to Nikita, who fled Ukraine has yielded remarkable results in his academic journey.
“After fleeing my home in Ukraine in June 2022, the Danny Masters Sanctuary Scholarship has allowed me to find a new home in Exeter, where I have been able to temporarily leave the worries and stress of home behind and fulfil a long and ambitious dream of doing a PhD research degree in English.
“Receiving the Danny Masters Scholarship has been a positive turning point in my life.
“With encouragement from my supervisors and using the funding provided as part of the scholarship, I have been able to conduct archival work to support my thesis, embark on research trips and participate in events that has exponentially enriched my research. These opportunities have facilitated the discovery of valuable supplementary materials to support my PhD thesis.
“I am very thankful for Danny’s kind support and the scholarship, as without it my dream of undertaking a PhD would be out of my reach. It is more than just financial help. It means a great deal to me and my family too.”
Charlotte Norris
(Law, 2026), Law100 Scholar.
As a recipient of a Law100 Scholarship, Charlotte is more determined than ever to make a difference in the world.
“I am overwhelmingly grateful to have received this scholarship, to be selected as a Law100 Scholar is an incredible honour.
“As an inspiring human rights lawyer, this scholarship has helped me access traineeships and valuable experiences that otherwise would not have been available to me.
“I have wanted to study Law since I was 14 when I realised the massive impact that lawyers can have within the human rights sector. I aspire to make a difference in the world and the opportunity to study Law at Exeter will be the medium for me to achieve my goals. To have the added opportunities available to me through the support of this scholarship has no doubt aided me in following my dream of working in human rights while not having to compromise my values.”
Hovin Assad
(BSc Medical Sciences, 2026), Broad Reach Widening Participation Scholar.
For Medical Sciences student Hovin Assad, support from alumnus and donor Brad Wickens (Economics and Agricultural Economics, 1994) and his wife Katherine, mean Hovin is set to fulfil his dream of a career in medicine.
“I am honoured to have been awarded a scholarship. Growing up I faced a lot of hardship, and this scholarship is a shifting stone for my future.
“I decided to study Medical Sciences to fulfil my dream of having a career in medicine and becoming a practising doctor. In all honesty my biggest hope is to have a positive impact on the medical world after my studies.
“As someone from a working-class background, this scholarship is life changing. Growing up with very little income has meant that I don’t have the same financial security as some of my peers, but with this scholarship, I can devote more time to my studies to ensure I reach my potential.
“As for my course, it has so far been an experience which I will never forget. It has given me an insight into future careers, and it has changed the trajectory of my life, opening my eyes to what might be possible – even the possibility of pursuing a postgraduate degree, an opportunity that I am privileged to have now.”
Supporting students to thrive
Mykyta (Nikita) Isagulov
(Sanctuary PhD Scholar, 2026), Danny Masters Sanctuary Scholar.
The Sanctuary Scholarship support extended to Nikita, who fled Ukraine has yielded remarkable results in his academic journey.
“After fleeing my home in Ukraine in June 2022, the Danny Masters Sanctuary Scholarship has allowed me to find a new home in Exeter, where I have been able to temporarily leave the worries and stress of home behind and fulfil a long and ambitious dream of doing a PhD research degree in English.
“With encouragement from my supervisors and using the funding provided as part of the scholarship, I have been able to conduct archival work to support my thesis, embark on research trips and participate in events that has exponentially enriched my research. These opportunities have facilitated the discovery of valuable supplementary materials to support my PhD thesis.
“I am very thankful for Danny’s kind support and the scholarship, as without it my dream of undertaking a PhD would be out of my reach. It is more than just financial help. It means a great deal to me and my family too.”
“Receiving the Danny Masters Scholarship has been a positive turning point in my life.”
“Receiving the Danny Masters Scholarship has been a positive turning point in my life.”
Charlotte Norris
(Law, 2026), Law100 Scholar.
As a recipient of a Law100 Scholarship, Charlotte is more determined than ever to make a difference in the world.
“As an inspiring human rights lawyer, this scholarship has helped me access traineeships and valuable experiences that otherwise would not have been available to me.
“I have wanted to study Law since I was 14 when I realised the massive impact that lawyers can have within the human rights sector. I aspire to make a difference in the world and the opportunity to study Law at Exeter will be the medium for me to achieve my goals. To have the added opportunities available to me through the support of this scholarship has no doubt aided me in following my dream of working in human rights while not having to compromise my values.”
“I am overwhelmingly grateful to have received this scholarship, to be selected as a Law100 Scholar is an incredible honour.”
“I am overwhelmingly grateful to have received this scholarship, to be selected as a Law100 Scholar is an incredible honour.”
Hovin Assad
(BSc Medical Sciences, 2026), Broad Reach Widening Participation Scholar.
For Medical Sciences student Hovin Assad, support from alumni and donors Brad (Economics and Agricultural Economics, 1994) and Katherine (Geography, 1994) Wickens, mean Hovin is set to fulfil his dream of a career in medicine.
“I decided to study Medical Sciences to fulfil my dream of having a career in medicine and becoming a practising doctor. In all honesty my biggest hope is to have a positive impact on the medical world after my studies.
“As someone from a working-class background, this scholarship is life changing. Growing up with very little income has meant that I don’t have the same financial security as some of my peers, but with this scholarship, I can devote more time to my studies to ensure I reach my potential.
“As for my course, it has so far been an experience which I will never forget. It has given me an insight into future careers, and it has changed the trajectory of my life, opening my eyes to what might be possible – even the possibility of pursuing a postgraduate degree, an opportunity that I am privileged to have now.”
“I am honoured to have been awarded a scholarship. Growing up I faced a lot of hardship, and this scholarship is a shifting stone for my future.”
“I am honoured to have been awarded a scholarship. Growing up I faced a lot of hardship, and this scholarship is a shifting stone for my future.”
New partnership paves the way for students to have the opportunity to have the education they deserve
The University of Exeter announced a new partnership this year with international NGO, Jusoor, to welcome Syrian students on funded scholarships through the University’s Green Futures Scholarships.
Jusoor works to improve and support education opportunities for Syrian students. Only 6% of refugees globally are in higher education and only 5% percent of Syrian refugee children are in high school. Jusoor’s Scholarship Programme builds bridges between the potential of young Syrians and opportunities for further education.
The NGO has committed £200,000 to allow the University of Exeter to welcome 10 Syrian students to study at postgraduate level via full scholarships through its Green Futures Scholarships programme over the next five years. We were delighted to welcome the first recipients of the scheme for the 2023/24 academic year.