A Fairer Future
Help create a socially just and inclusive society
We use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.
At Exeter, we invest in and support the brightest young minds, irrespective of their background or financial circumstances. In 2024, we were named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards, recognising our outstanding work championing equal opportunities and improving life outcomes for young people across the UK.
Last year, 117 new students received scholarships and bursaries thanks to donations from our supporters.
Your impact:
- 100 supporters giving £10/month could fully fund a three-year Widening Participation scholarship
- 7 donors giving £15/month could provide an Access to Exeter undergraduate bursary
- Every gift helps students believe they belong and can thrive at Exeter
Enhancing the student experience
From sports clubs and theatre productions to student conferences and community projects, our Alumni Annual Fund supports experiences that enrich life at Exeter and help students thrive.
In 2024/25, we funded 107 projects and over 5,000 students benefitted. As students face the pressures of the cost of living crisis, these awards make it possible for everyone to access the full Exeter experience – not just those who can afford it.
Voices from the Exeter community:
Chinemerem, Scholars Fund recipient
Chinemerem grew up in a deprived area of Essex, worried her aspirations of championing human rights might be out of reach. Thanks to the Scholars Fund, she has flourished at Exeter.
"I choose to study law due to how it challenges one to think and solve problems effectively. I love the idea of working in international human rights law, or for an organisation like the UN."
Hannah, Alumni Annual Fund recipient
"The generous funding enabled the Exeter University Symphony, Symphonic Wind and Chamber Orchestras to tour together for the first time. For many members, touring with an orchestra was something they'd never had the opportunity to do before. The tour strengthened our community and enabled us to showcase our music internationally."
Alumni Annual Fund donor
"My involvement in so many aspects of University life – from societies to volunteering – enhanced my time at Exeter and provided a springboard for the future. I'm proud to donate to Exeter's Annual Fund as it gives me the opportunity to shape the experience for current and future students."
Support students today
Whether supporting education through our Scholars Fund or helping provide added value and experiences through the Alumni Annual Fund, every contribution matters and has the power to change lives.
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The University of Exeter is an exempt charity, number: X9538.
