We're delighted to announce the 18 student winners of our 2018 Educational Trust Awards
Yuwen Wang, University of Exeter; Jonathan Quek, Aston University; Aaron Hecking, Queen Mary University of London; Anton Immonen, Coventry University; Matthew Cox, Liverpool John Moores University; Yuyang Sun, University of Sussex; Elizabeth Rowan, CISI education development manager
The CISI Educational Trust Awards celebrate achievement amongst students studying CISI-accredited courses around the UK, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The 18 winners received a combined total of £23,000.
Each of the winners were nominated by their university based on excellence in an item of work or examination.
In addition to their nomination, each winner was invited to submit an essay of 400 words for the opportunity to attend an interview with the Educational Trust and a chance to achieve a further financial award based on interview performance, general knowledge test, and knowledge of the CISI. The essay title for 2017 was: 'What is MiFID II? Who gains and who loses from its introduction?'
Following an intensive interview process, we are delighted to congratulate Joseph Teasdale, the top performing postgraduate who received an additional £2,000, and Charles Thomas, top performing undergraduate, who received an additional award of £1,500.
Anton Immonen and Jack Molley received £500 each. Meanwhile, Yungyen Wang and David Salisbury also received £1,500 in recognition of their high interview standard.
The top performing students were invited to attend the CISI Annual Awards Ceremony on Monday 9 April 2018 at Mansion House to receive an award."[The trustees] provided thought-provoking insights into the world of finance"
On receipt of his award, Joseph said: "It was a privilege to be nominated. I am delighted to be one of this years’ winners. This achievement would not have been possible without the time and contributions given by the trustees, the Institute and its members. Both the CISI qualifications and being part of the Institute are valuable commodities within the sector. It fills me with pride to be chosen as a CISI ambassador, to uphold its mission of professional excellence and integrity. This award will be a lasting record of my outstanding achievement for years to come."
Charles Thomas, studying at Northumbria University, said: "I was thrilled to be announced as the top performing undergraduate award winner. The interview was a challenging but thoroughly fulfilling experience. The day also acted as a fantastic opportunity to meet with the trustees, who provided thought-provoking insights into the world of finance."
Clare Gore Langton, Chartered FCSI(Hon), chairman of the CISI Educational Trust, and an investment director with over 25 years' experience working with private client investment portfolios, said: “This year’s essay topic was 'MiFID II' and the discussion subject was 'cryptocurrencies'. The trustees enjoyed a thoroughly stimulating morning of discussion with a very strong field of candidates. The work submitted by both under graduates and postgraduates was of a high calibre.”
“In most cases progress was also made in the general knowledge area, but this still needs to be of a higher standard. This year’s awards went to worthy winners who have agreed to be CISI ambassadors for the years to come.
The following students, as CISI Educational Trust Award winners, each receive a financial award to support their ambition for a financial services career. Postgraduate winners receive £1,000 each and undergraduates £500 each.
| Aston University |
Jonathon Quek |
£500 |
| Birmingham City University |
Hellen Haiwen Yen |
£1,000 |
| Bournemouth University |
David Salisbury |
£1,000 |
| Coventry University |
Anton Immonen |
£500 |
| University of Exeter |
Yuwen Wang |
£1,000 |
| Glasgow Caledonian University |
Matheus De Souza Mattos |
£1,000 |
| ICMA Centre, University of Reading |
Peter Bamrud |
£1,000 |
| Liverpool John Moores University |
Matthew Cox |
£1,000 |
| University College London |
Patra Nitikraipot |
£1,000 |
| Northumbria University |
Charles Thomas |
£500 |
| University of Portsmouth |
Arthur Howard |
£1,000 |
| Queen Mary University of London |
Aaron Hecking |
£1,000 |
| Sheffield Hallam University |
Jack Molloy |
£500 |
| University of Sussex |
Yuyang Sun |
£500 |
| University of Sussex |
Hui Hu |
£1,000 |
| Swansea University |
Cicely Griffiths |
£1,000 |
| University of Westminster |
Thomas Cooper |
£1,000 |