Middle Temple - Scholarship Appeal

Middle Temple has been awarding scholarships on a substantial basis since 1877. Its primary purpose is to ensure that those of real ability (and whom it believes can succeed) are not precluded from coming to the Bar by a lack of financial resources. The principal criteria for awarding scholarships are the quality of the applicant and his/her commitment to the principles of independent practice. All scholarships are awarded on merit. Once identified as a scholar of the Inn, the amount awarded is tailored to ensure that significant assistance is given to those able students most in need.

Uniquely amongst all the Inns, Middle Temple interviews every single applicant for a scholarship and, also uniquely, always takes account of means when assessing the value of any scholarship awarded. The Inn believes that it has a track record of funnelling the money where it is most needed and to people, regardless of their background, who will ultimately be a credit to the profession and the administration of justice.

Lord Phillips In 2006, the Inn provided over £1 million in cash, fees and accommodation scholarships. In order to maintain - and increase - the level and number of scholarships awarded, an Appeal was started with the initial aim of raising £5 million from which to fund more & higher value scholarships. Master Phillips, the Lord Chief Justice is the patron of the Appeal. In September 2007, the value of the Fund passed £2,500,000.

Most donors now contribute by way of regular standing order which enables a sizable donation to be built up on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Members or chambers who donate over £50,000 can decide to have a named award of which we already have a number:

•	The Connor Scholarship
•	The Pump Court Tax Chambers Scholarship	www.pumptax.com
•	The Brick Court Chambers Scholarship	www.brickcourt.co.uk
•	The 3-4 South Square Scholarship	www.southsquare.com
•	The Quatercentenary Scholarship	www.3vb.com
•	The Gardiner Scholarship
•	The Lowry Scholarship

We are also raising money for a Rose Scholarship, in honour of Master Rose who retired in 2006, and a Jamestown Scholarship in memory of the founding of the Jamestown settlement in 1607. There is also likely to be a new scholarship provided by the Inn to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the granting of the Inn's charter in 1608.

If you have yet to donate, a Standing Order Authority and Gift Aid Declaration are available from the box on the left of this screen. It is also possible to donate by credit card - simply download the form on the left and send it to Peter Blair at the address below.

More information about the Appeal is available from:

Peter Blair
Deputy Under Treasurer
The Treasury Office
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Middle Temple Lane
London
EC4Y 9AT

The Middle Temple Scholarship Fund
part of Charities Administered ICW The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Registered Charity number 314246