Manx students gifted post-graduate study support

Rotary Club invites others to consider applying 

Three Manx students have been gifted post-graduate bursary support to help them continue with their studies.

The Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann Charitable Trust is offering ‘small scale funding’ for the 2026/27 year.  

Paul Winnell from the Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann said: "Thanks to the generosity of the Manx public, who have supported our fundraising activities throughout the year, along with a donation from an individual member of our Rotary Club, has enabled us to, this year, expand our bursaries so we can offer small scale funding to three Manx students. 

"All members of our Rotary Club wish them well with their studies."

Saoirse Matthews, from Foxdale, is undertaking the second year of an international development master’s degree at Lund University in Sweden.

As part of this she’ll be undertaking a placement with the Nepal Pahar Trust.

Daniel Millward, from Castletown, will start a master’s degree in astronautics and space engineering at the University of Cranfield.

George Lewis, from Kirk Michael, will undertake post-graduate research into the sustainable use and cultivation of herbal medicines.

Michael Crowe, Chair of the Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann Foundation Committee, added: "We have already received an application for a post graduate bursary for 2027/28 and we are inviting others to consider applying for bursaries for the 2027/28 academic year via our website.

"Subject to funding being available we hope that we can support further Manx students in their academic studies next year."