University of Exeter Richard Osman Memorial Fund Scholarship 2026

The Richard Osman Memorial Fund has been established in honour of Richard Osman, who graduated from the University of Exeter's Camborne School of Mines with an MSc in Mining Geology in 1999. Richard died as a result of a plane crash in May 2016, at just 40 years of age.

This fund has been founded by Richard's former employer, Centamin, with a consortium of other benefactors including Altus Strategies, Ariana and Capital Drilling also contributing.

• Table of Content
• About University of Exeter
• University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship
• University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship

• These scholarships will enable up to two talented UK students, each year, to follow in Richard's footsteps by studying at CSM, becoming distinguished Richard Osman Scholars.
• The successful candidates will receive a bursary covering their tuition fees in full, and a generous stipend of £8,100 toward living costs.

University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship Courses

• Exploration and Mining Geology

Requirements for University of Exeter Scholarship Master's Scholarship Qualification

• Please note that the scholarship can only be awarded to a student who has gained an offer of a place to study MSc Exploration and Mining Geology at the University of Exeter, starting in September 2026.
• You will be asked for your University of Exeter student number upon application.
• If you do not have a student number you will not be eligible to apply.
• Please note that students paying international tuition fees are not eligible for this award.
• Successful applicants will be expected to write a letter of introduction and annual end of course report which will be shared with the Donor(s).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• To begin the application process, please access the Richard Osman Memorial Fund Scholarship Application System.
• As part of your application for the scholarship, you are required to submit a narrated PowerPoint presentation (maximum 10 minutes) which must be submitted no later than 16/06/2026. Please see further guidance below.
• Following the application deadline, shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview with the scholarship donors. Interviews will take place online, in early July.
• All eligible applications will be notifed of the outcome no later than the 15/07/2026

Presentation

Your presentation should focus on your most significant piece of academic or industrial fieldwork undertaken during your undergraduate studies.

This task is designed to assess your ability to:

• Communicate complex geoscience concepts clearly and effectively, with technical proficiency commensurate with a BSc in Geosciences
• Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and critical thinking.
• Reflect on the impact and relevance of your fieldwork experience, with regards to industrial work and the mining industry.

Guidelines

• Maximum duration: 10 minutes
• Format: Narrated PowerPoint (.pptx or .mp4 if exported as video)
• Submit via: email to [email protected] with the following in the subject field "Richard Osman Presentation - YOUR NAME"

Contact: Student Recruitment - [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Exeter scholarship webpage.