Exeter Scholars has pushed me out of my comfort zone which benefited me hugely as it made me more confident in myself but also much more confident around other people.
Due to the programme I realised that I had the capability to achieve the grades I wanted and I was given an insight into university that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.
Participant from the Exeter Scholar’s Programme
Ensuring that the University of Exeter continues to diversify its student body and offer opportunities for all academically able young people is extremely important. The Exeter Scholars Awards recognise individuals for their academic attainment and their background. They open up opportunities to recipients as well as motivating them to do their best in their school studies and in their degree. These awards are only possible thanks to the generosity of donors.
Mel Ruddock, Exeter Scholars Programme Manager
Expanding access to Exeter
The Exeter Scholars programme gives academically able students from under represented groups the opportunity to progress to higher education.
Participants in the programme have the opportunity to find out more about university, develop a passion for a chosen subject and gain first-hand experience of student life at the University of Exeter.
As well as being able to seek advice from academics who are passionate about the subjects they teach, participants gain an exciting insight into the type of research carried out by universities and the impact it can have on our everyday lives.
In 2017/18 just over 500 individuals entered the programme.
The programme is designed to overcome the attainment barriers participants face. Participants who go on to meet the grades detailed in their standard University of Exeter entry offer receive an Exeter Scholars Attainment Award of £1,500 to support their first year of study at Exeter.
The programme is supported by a number of generous donors to the University who have made scholarships available to participants who succeed in becoming Exeter Senior Scholars and choose to study at Exeter.