Oxford bursary scheme named after Michael Sheen will support Welsh students
Economic inequity is a barrier to Welsh school pupils pursuing courses in leading universities, Jesus College says.
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Economic inequity is a barrier to Welsh school pupils pursuing courses in leading universities, Jesus College says.
A bursary scheme named after actor Michael Sheen will provide financial support to students from across Wales at the University of Oxford. Jesus College has developed The Michael Sheen Bursary in collaboration with the Welsh actor to help Welsh students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications for the new bursaries, which have been generously supported by Sheen, will open in the autumn term 2021. Sheen said: “Where you come from and the financial circumstances of your background should not be a barrier to those of talent and excellence receiving much-needed support and developme...