The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust
Supporting Girls in STEM
Supporting Girls in STEM
The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust was established in memory of Charlotte Hosker, who tragically passed away from meningitis at age 12. We honor her legacy by supporting young women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Remembering Charlotte Hosker and continuing her dreams through scholarships and support
Charlotte Hosker never had the opportunity to fulfill her ambitions in life. This Trust ensures that other young women, especially those from Purbeck School in Wareham, can pursue their dreams in STEM fields. We believe that by supporting education and removing financial barriers, we can help create the next generation of female scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technology leaders.
Making a difference in young women's lives through education support
Comprehensive programs designed to remove barriers and foster excellence in STEM
We provide scholarships and maintenance allowances for students pursuing STEM degrees at universities, colleges, and institutions of higher education. Our bursaries help cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
We help disadvantaged students maintain their sixth form studies by providing financial assistance for books, equipment, travel, and other educational expenses that might otherwise prevent continued education.
We fund and support extracurricular STEM education at Purbeck School, including workshops, lab equipment, science competitions, coding clubs, robotics programs, and hands-on learning experiences.
We provide funding for educational travel opportunities, including STEM conferences, university open days, industry visits, research trips, and international educational exchanges that broaden students' horizons.
We assist students in preparing for entry into STEM occupations, trades, and professions through mentorship programs, career counseling, internship support, and connections with industry professionals.
We help Purbeck School maintain a centre of excellence for STEM subjects by funding state-of-the-art equipment, specialist teachers, advanced courses, and innovative teaching methods.
Meet some of the inspiring young women we've supported
"The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust made my dream of studying aerospace engineering possible. Without their support, I wouldn't have been able to afford university. Now I'm in my final year and already have a graduate role lined up!"
"I received a sixth form grant that helped me continue my A-levels in Maths and Computer Science. Now I'm working as a software developer at a tech startup. The Trust believed in me when I doubted myself."
"The bursary I received allowed me to focus on my studies without worrying about finances. I'm now completing my PhD in biomedical research, working on treatments that could save lives. Thank you for making this possible!"
If you're a current or former Purbeck School student interested in pursuing STEM education, we want to hear from you. Our application process is straightforward, and we're here to support your journey.
The charitable purposes of The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust
For the public benefit, to advance the education of pupils at Purbeck School in Wareham, particularly girls, by providing and assisting in the provision of extracurricular STEM education.
To actively encourage and support young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.
To award scholarships, maintenance allowances, and grants to Purbeck School students for university, college, and institutions of higher or further education.
To provide financial assistance to students who may be disadvantaged, ensuring that economic barriers don't prevent talented young people from pursuing their educational goals.
Glimpses of our programs, events, and the students we support
