The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust
Supporting Girls in STEM
Supporting Girls in STEM
See the real difference we're making in students' lives
The tangible difference we're making
Meet the amazing young women whose lives have been transformed
"I grew up in Wareham in a single-parent household. My mum worked two jobs to support us, and university seemed completely out of reach financially. When I received the Charlotte Hosker Scholarship, it literally changed my life."
"The £4,000 annual bursary covered my accommodation and living expenses throughout my degree at Imperial College London. I graduated with first-class honors and secured a graduate role at Rolls-Royce working on next-generation aerospace engines."
"Charlotte never got to fulfill her dreams, but this scholarship has allowed me to fulfill mine. I'm now designing engines that will power the future of aviation. I'll be forever grateful."
"The Trust supported me twice - first with a sixth form grant that helped me continue to A-levels, then with a university bursary for my Computer Science degree."
"Without that sixth form grant, I would have had to leave education at 16 to get a job. Instead, I went on to study Computer Science at Manchester, then completed a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Cambridge."
"I'm now a research scientist at a tech startup developing AI applications for healthcare. We're building systems that could help doctors diagnose diseases earlier and save lives. The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship made all of this possible."
"My journey from Purbeck School to becoming a cancer researcher was only possible because of the Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust. They supported me through my undergraduate Biochemistry degree and my PhD."
"Coming from a family where no one had been to university, I had no idea how to navigate the system or how to afford it. The Trust didn't just give me money - they gave me guidance, support, and believed in me when I doubted myself."
"I'm now a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford working on novel cancer treatments. Every day in the lab, I think about Charlotte and how this scholarship honors her memory by helping others achieve what she never could."
Every student has a unique story
"The scholarship allowed me to study Civil Engineering at Bristol. I'm now working on sustainable infrastructure projects, designing bridges and buildings that will serve communities for generations. This Trust saw potential in me that I didn't see in myself."
"As someone who loved maths but struggled financially, the Charlotte Hosker Scholarship was a lifeline. I completed my Mathematics degree at Warwick and now work as a data scientist. I use advanced mathematics every day to solve real-world problems."
"The equipment grant got me my first laptop, and the university bursary paid for my degree. Now I'm a software engineer at Google. I went from not being able to afford a computer to writing code that millions of people use every day!"
"The Trust funded my Environmental Science degree and a research trip to Costa Rica. I'm now an environmental consultant helping companies reduce their carbon footprint. I'm making a real difference in fighting climate change."
"The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship supported my Biomedical Science degree. I'm now working in a hospital laboratory, conducting tests that help doctors diagnose and treat patients. It's incredibly rewarding to know my work directly helps people."
"From Purbeck School to a Mechanical Engineering degree at Southampton, all thanks to this scholarship. I now design renewable energy systems. Every wind turbine I work on represents a step toward a sustainable future."
The diverse career paths of scholarship recipients
Software developers at Google, Microsoft, startups; data scientists; AI researchers; cybersecurity specialists; tech entrepreneurs
Aerospace engineers at Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems; civil engineers designing infrastructure; mechanical engineers in automotive and renewable energy
PhD researchers at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial; university lecturers; research scientists in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science
Biomedical scientists in hospitals; medical physicists; clinical researchers; pharmaceutical researchers developing new treatments
How the Trust has transformed STEM education at Charlotte's school
Over the past 12 years, our support has helped transform Purbeck School into a recognized centre of excellence for STEM education.
Measurable improvements include:
Feedback from teachers and school leadership
"The Charlotte Hosker Scholarship Trust has been transformational for our school. Their investment in equipment and programs has enabled us to offer STEM education that rivals much larger, better-funded schools. More importantly, knowing that financial support is available has given our students the confidence to dream bigger."
— Helen Davies, Headteacher, Purbeck School
"I've taught science for 20 years, and I've never seen a charitable trust have such a direct and positive impact on students. The scholarships remove barriers, the programs inspire, and the Trust's mission motivates students to pursue STEM careers they might never have considered."
— Dr. Robert Thomas, Head of Science, Purbeck School
"Every year, I see talented students who worry about whether they can afford university. Being able to tell them about the Charlotte Hosker Scholarhip changes the conversation entirely. It opens doors for students who deserve every opportunity to succeed."
— Emma Wilson, Sixth Form Advisor, Purbeck School
If you're a student with dreams of pursuing STEM education, we want to help you achieve them. Apply today and become part of Charlotte's legacy.