The Essex Fund - Supporting students

The Essex Fund was set up in 2002 to support projects which focus on students. In the ten years since, the fund has awarded more than £400,000 to:

  •  hardship funds and bursaries;
  •  bursaries for sport and overseas study;
  •  visual and performing arts projects, including East 15 Acting School;
  •  student societies; and
  •  community projects.

Formerly known as the Alumni Fund, the Essex Fund provides opportunities for students which they might not otherwise have. From this year, it will focus on two streams:

  • Student Experience - Enhancing the student experience at Essex through projects in sports, arts, societies or departments 
  • The Essex Fund Scholarships - Providing scholarships across all degrees levels

We invite all areas of the university to apply to the Fund each year. A committee considers all the applications – it includes one of our Pro-Vice-Chancellors and some of our donors. They choose the projects which will have the greatest benefit for the greatest number.

If you wish to support the Essex Fund, please click here

This year's campaign


Find out about our latest telephone campaign, which makes possible the societies, sport, events and opportunities that make campus life special.

Your support in action


Every project you help to fund adds value to the University. See some examples of how your generosity has made a difference.

Why give to Essex?


Your support creates opportunities, helps students develop skills for life and enhances campus life for all. Find out why your giving is so important now and in the future.

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