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Due to the extraordinary generosity of alumni members of the College Advisory Group (set up to support the campaign ‘Our College Our Future’ by the 39th Master), the College has established the Welland Family Fund to support our students. Gifts of £105,000 were made in recognition of the achievements of Sir Mark Welland (Master, 2016–23; Honorary Fellow, 2023) supported by his wife, Lady Welland (Fellow Commoner, 2020).
It is the intention that this Fund will support the life of students of the College specifically funding areas that are unlikely to be supported by other means. The Welland family are especially interested in supporting activity that promotes and supports diversity, broadens the student experience, works with local disadvantaged communities or allows our students to showcase the college externally. Applications may be made by current students, staff and Fellows of the College.
The fund is to be spent at the discretion of the Welland family, making grants to specific projects and/or individuals of up to £5,000 each. Anyone interested in applying is welcome to informally contact either Sir Mark (mew10@cam.ac.uk) or Lady Welland (lw571@cam.ac.uk) in the first instance for guidance. Please note that the Fund is not in a position to provide hardship grants to individual students, and students in financial need should contact their Tutor in the first instance.
Formal proposals should be made on the webform, clearly defining the purpose of the proposal, who would benefit, the impact on student life and the costs. Please provide as much detail as possible, including the sum you are requesting and the breakdown of costs.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and you should expect to hear back within 2 weeks.
