This fund aims to enable the most talented students to continue their studies and pursue postgraduate study. This has become unaffordable for all but the most privileged. Staying in higher education is simply not an option if students are unable to support themselves.

Huge debt from undergraduate study leads many graduates to leave education to start full-time employment as soon as possible.
Government loans for postgraduate study do not even cover tuition fees.*
Drastic cuts to Research Councils have left fewer research studentships than before, and so securing funding for postgraduate study can be extremely difficult.
This leaves it to the College to provide funding.

Without a Master's, students may not be eligible to pursue a PhD. Funding for a Master's degree can therefore define a career trajectory, or enable a career in academia, diversifying the academic cohorts of the future.

Support is easier to come by at universities in the rest of the world, especially in terms of living expenses. Many postgraduates are therefore being drawn away from the UK. Only by increasing the funding that we can offer through Studentships will a ‘brain drain’ from the UK be prevented.

The postgraduate students at Churchill College are tomorrow's innovators and leaders, conducting ground-breaking research to address global social and scientific challenges. We aim to seek out the most talented postgraduate students who, after completing their degrees, will help make a difference to the world we live in. If we are to continue attracting the finest minds in the world, we need your support to grow our Postgraduate Studentship Endowment.

"Support for Postgraduate Studentships enables talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to access advanced education and research opportunities, regardless of their financial circumstances. Without such support, many students would be unable to pursue their academic and professional goals. These Studentships foster innovation, promote equity in education, and ensure that financial barriers do not hinder the development of future leaders and experts in their fields." Mineli (G24) Read more about Mineli's story.