Supporting Women of the Future
Together we can change the world
These are challenging times, especially for today's students, and we need to support, encourage and
inspire them in what lies ahead. In particular, we want to do even more to support women who might
not otherwise have a chance to study here.
Gender injustice is so embedded in our society and our world, that sometimes we stop seeing it.
We accept the rows of men sitting in parliaments or the latest gender health, education or pay gap
figures with a shrug and a sigh. It's time to wake up, give ourselves a shake and confront those
content with the status quo.
That is why I am proud to launch the Women of the Future Scholarships Appeal –
to support the most talented women, those that are willing to challenge
conventions and push boundaries across the world.
This is our investment in women of the future. I would be
so grateful if you could support this appeal. Every donation makes a difference to students today –
and each of them can change tomorrow.
Thank you.
Shami Chakrabarti
Chancellor, University of Essex
The Appeal
With your help, the Women of the Future Appeal will fund 25 Masters scholarships for women to study at Essex and
use their knowledge around the world.
Donate now
Our founding supporters have got us off to a great start and your donation can help too.
Spread the word about the Women of the Future appeal, which supports the most talented women who are willing to challenge conventions across the world.
Inspiring Essex women
Essex women have been breaking boundaries and challenging convention since 1964. Read amazing stories
about how we are changing the world, bit by bit.