A new award designed to help talented Black, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and mixed heritage students enhance their Oxford experience has been announced. The award, which will be open to UK undergraduates from low-income households, has been made possible by a gift from the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation.

Launching in Trinity term, the Dr Miranda Brawn Award will enable recipients to undertake career development projects during the summer vacation. Students who receive the award will have the chance to enjoy activities or experiences that are not covered through other college or University financial support programmes. This could include, for example, making a short film or starting a social enterprise.

Recipients of the award will also have access to the resources of the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation, including one-to-one mentoring sessions with founder, award-winning businesswoman and diversity advocate Dr Miranda Brawn.