Honouring a legacy, shaping the future

Help us celebrate the remarkable 40-year legacy of Professor Joe Nellis CBE, whose passion for teaching has positively impacted countless people. The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship supports the next generation of innovators, ensuring that financial barriers don’t hinder talented students.

A life-changing opportunity

Scholarships transform lives. After applying to Cranfield, one student faced the difficult decision of withdrawing due to an unexpected financial burden caused by a family member's medical emergency. However, thanks to scholarships like this one, the student was able to come to Cranfield, complete their MBA, and transform their future. This is the kind of life-changing impact your generosity can create.

Your support ensures students can seize the opportunities they've worked so hard for, even in the face of unexpected challenges. With your help, we can continue to offer life-changing scholarships for many years to come.

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Your support will:

  • Nurture future leaders from diverse backgrounds.
  • Create a lasting impact through an endowed scholarship fund.
  • Tackle inequality, empowering students for global change. 

By supporting the Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship, you are helping talented individuals pursue their MBA at Cranfield, regardless of their financial circumstances. This is more than just a scholarship – it’s a pathway to leadership, innovation, and lasting impact.

By making a gift today your generosity will help ensure that Joe Nellis’ legacy continues for many years to come. Your gift, no matter the size, will change lives and strengthen Cranfield’s tradition of nurturing talent and leadership.

 

The easiest way to support the Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship Fund is to give a gift online. Please visit our secure online portal to make a one-off gift or to set up a regular donation.

What’s more, as Cranfield University is a registered charity, if you are a UK taxpayer we can claim Gift Aid on your donation. This means that we can reclaim 25% (based on the tax year 2022/23) from HM Revenue and Customs and make your donation go further.

Give now via our secure online platform

Read about Professor Joe Nellis CBE

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