Pembroke Scholars
Launched in 2024, Pembroke Scholars is an Outreach programme which works in collaboration with CredOx to identify pupils in our target regions who do not require the same level of academic intervention as OxNet, however would nonetheless benefit from a bespoke academic programme. For more information, please see the CredOx page.
The programme aims to:
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Challenge pupils to think beyond the curriculum, in a critical, flexible and independent manner
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Raise academic resilience, confidence & curiosity
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Showcase the variety of subjects on offer at degree-level & the importance of interdisciplinary learning
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Demystify preconceptions of College life & Oxbridge in general. For more information, please see our Applying to Oxford page.
The programme runs from January-September:
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Orientation (January)
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Essay writing workshop (March)
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Dr Claus Essay Competition (April)
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Twilight Talks Series (June)
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Visiting Pembroke (September)
Dr Claus Essay Competition 2024
The Dr Claus Essay Competition is now live.
To find out more, please click here to download our guidance document & essay cover sheet.
For those answering the Science question, please click here to download the 'Kuhn vs Popper' article.
The purpose of the competition is to:
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Challenge you to think beyond the curriculum, in a critical, flexible and independent manner
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Raise your academic resilience, confidence & curiosity
The winning entries will receive a fully funded place on the OxNet Access Week residential at Pembroke College from 4th-9th August 2024.
For some tips & tricks on how to craft an Undergraduate-level essay, we recommend watching the below video:
We look forward to reading your essays, best of luck!
