Each year our Senior Tutor, Dr Marina Frasca-Spada recommends to the Governing Body to award of a number of named prizes to recognise academic performance. This year we were thrilled to award £24,700 to our students. These awards are made possible thanks to alumni who have made donations to recognise academic excellence, and who have, over the centuries, laid down in perpetuity funds to allow the College to award these prizes every year. 

Prizes are available for all subjects, and this year 160 awards were made across our undergraduate and postgraduate student body. These included five Foundation Scholarships for our highest-achieving undergraduates, and two Bishop Green Cups, one for the best overall Tripos performance and one for the best examination results. The amount awarded varies from £100 - £500 for a Foundation Scholarship. 

More than the amount awarded, it is the prestige of being selected that students value so highly. Many congratulations to all our winners, and many thanks to all those whose support makes these awards possible! 

Meet some of those recognised this year below.

Ella Wise (m.2022, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences) was awarded the Alice Cave Scholarship, for intellectual excellence in last summer’s Tripos examinations and the Margaret Parker Prize for the most distinguished dissertation across the College’s PBS and HSPS cohorts. Ella is currently studying for an MSc in Health Psychology at UCL, while also supervising final-year PBS students at Cambridge.

“These past three years have been a whirlwind of new experiences, lasting friendships, and academic growth. Though not without its demands, my undergraduate years have been extremely rewarding and I now come out the other side as a more well-rounded individual with many new skills, all possible due to the incredible people I have met along the way." 

Ben Millward-Sadler (m.2022, Geography) was awarded the Donaldson Scholarship by for the second consecutive year. This award recognises intellectual excellence in academic achievement, applying to his First-Class results in his final year. Ben is currently studying for an an MSc in Environmental Science for Sustainability at King's College London

“My time at Cambridge was an immensely rewarding experience, providing the opportunity to engage with world-leading research, learn from exceptional professors, and work alongside inspiring peers. I am immensely proud of the results I achieved and grateful for the support I received along this journey, and honoured to hold it for a second year.”

Csenge Kosaras (m.2022, Music) was awarded the Styler Scholarship in recognition of excellent results in her Tripos examinations. Csenge is now studying for an MA in Music and Wellbeing at the University of Leeds.

“I am very grateful to my wonderful Corpus family for helping me achieve this.”

Alexander Ramsay (m.2022, HSPS) was awarded the Margaret Parker Prize for the undergraduate with the most distinguished dissertation amongst his subject cohort. Alex has stayed on for fourth year at Corpus to study Politics and Management at the Judge Business School.  

“My dissertation is titled 'Modern Machiavellis: The Virtues and Vices of International Politics' and explores how political actors use rhetorical techniques to make their positions appear moral, helping to cement their agendas amidst uncertain futures. I'm super grateful to my Supervisor Professor Harald Wydra for helping me and to my College for recognising me with this award.”

Freddie Herschel-Shorland, (m.2022, Architecture) was awarded the Willis Prize in recognition of excellent results in Tripos examinations, and the Purcell Prize, awarded to a student who has excelled through their drawing and representation ability. Freddie is now working as an Architectural Assistant at Tim Ronalds Architects.

“These achievements are the result of the fantastic support, guidance, and inspiration I’ve had along the way from tutors, supervisors, mentors, and my peers. Now, four months into working at Tim Ronalds Architects, I’m enjoying applying the skills I’ve learnt to real-life projects and look forward to the years ahead.”

Esme Hobbs (m.2022, Classics) received the Perowne Prize for Classics students who have achieved a solid academic performance, while also contributing to College and University life. Esme remains at Corpus doing a Latin with Classics PGCE.

“I worked hard in my final year, achieving a 2.1, but everything I have done has been driven by how much I loved my degree, and by how blessed I was to have the opportunity to study at such a wonderful College and Faculty. I am so happy now to be training to pass that love on to my students during my PGCE, and I want to say a huge thank you to college for granting me this award!”