Areas of Support
Today, more Members and Friends than ever are contributing to the College’s ongoing success.
We remain committed to providing our students with the best possible facilities, academic support, and pastoral care to help them thrive. Philanthropy plays a vital role in sustaining Magdalene’s mission, from funding bursaries and scholarships to preserving our historic buildings and enhancing teaching excellence.
Your support ensures that Magdalene continues to attract the brightest minds, regardless of financial background, and provides them with an exceptional education.
Supporting Undergraduates
The Magdalene Undergraduate Bursary Scheme was introduced in response to the higher university fee structure in 2012, financed in the main by Members as committed as we are to the idea that no one should be deterred from studying at Magdalene due to financial reasons.
Supporting Postgraduates
The financial climate for graduates wishing to pursue further study has become much more challenging. The College created a Hardship Fund for graduate students who run into financial difficulties. This is possible due to the generosity and support of our Members and Friends.
Student Welfare and Mental Health
Magdalene has always taken great care to provide resources for student welfare, but in recent years new challenges in respect of student mental health have emerged to which the College needs to respond.
Pepys Restoration Project
2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library arriving at Magdalene. This year is focussed on raising funds to completely renovate and repurpose the unique Grade I listed Pepys Building.
Access and Outreach
Our Access and Outreach programmes, many of which are funded in part by donations from Members, support students through their educational journey. From school visits in younger years to residential programs for Year 12-13 students, we're committed to encouraging the brightest and best to apply.
Dias Law Fund
Mr Mickey Dias (1955) was a much-loved figure at Magdalene, he was elected as the College's first Law Fellow in 1955. In Mickey’s memory, the College established the Dias Law Fund to support the full-time Mickey Dias College Lecturer in Law in perpetuity.
Unrestricted Fund Support
In these unprecedented and uncertain times we've taken the decision to concentrate on raising funds to help our people, the students, researchers, supervisors and academic staff suddenly facing unexpected and exceptional financial difficulties.