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Talbot Fund Impact
Talbot Fund income directly supports individual students. This year, over 240 bursaries, scholarships and academic prizes were awarded. For the individual this can mean make or break in terms of ability to take up their place at Keble, the financial wherewithal to attend academic conferences, buy essential books or equipment and the freedom to participate fully in extra-curricular activities in College and the University. Some of their stories are told here.
I work in a laboratory brimming with world-class engineering and computer science talent, solving problems that will enable large-scale autonomy and improved safety on our roads. I am completely convinced that this scholarship has enabled me to exhibit the due diligence, integrity and investment to make a significant contribution in the form of my DPhil.
Matthew Gadd
DPhil Engineering Science 2013 Ian Palmer Scholarship
Not needing to worry about money has really helped me enjoy myself at university and take part in everything that I am interested in – from language classes (in French) to yoga, life drawing and football.
Karisma Desai
BA History 2011 Alan Chester Bursary
During my time at Keble, I started to really love law – the more I learned, the more I was sure that I was in the right field. And more importantly I met wonderful people – our tutors and also very close friends.
Orianne Cannac
BA Jursiprudence 2010 Harris Prize for Law
The College is beautiful, contrary to how many people feel about the red bricks. For me, the Chapel is the most exquisite part of College, especially under candle light. However, as I get further into second year and the work gets harder and harder, I see less and less of the sun. I really enjoy the challenge though and love the feeling of satisfaction upon handing in a completed problem sheet.
James Davies
MChem Chemistry 2012 Mike Thomas Bursary
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