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COLLEGE LIFE<br />
Catz fivezero: 1962–2012<br />
Catz<br />
fivezero<br />
securing the future<br />
The Catz|fivezero Campaign: Our Progress in 2012<br />
As we enter its final stages, we are delighted to<br />
report that our Catz|fivezero Campaign is experiencing<br />
tremendous success. Our aim is to grow our Endowment<br />
by raising £10 million, enabling us to give more financial<br />
support to our students, preserve our remarkable<br />
tutorial system, and continue upgrading our magnificent<br />
buildings.<br />
The Power <strong>of</strong> Your Philanthropy<br />
The impact <strong>of</strong> your support for the Catz|fivezero<br />
Campaign is keenly felt in all areas <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong>. From<br />
providing scholarships to recruiting world-class academics<br />
and installing new computers, your philanthropy makes a<br />
wonderful difference.<br />
Nearly one<br />
quarter <strong>of</strong><br />
our Alumni<br />
have made<br />
a donation<br />
during the<br />
Campaign<br />
So far, we have raised over £14 million, <strong>of</strong> which £6.7<br />
million has already been received. What’s more, nearly<br />
a quarter <strong>of</strong> our Alumni have made a donation during<br />
the Campaign – a testament to the powerful impact<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Catz education and the enduring connection our<br />
students forge with the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Launched in 2008, the Catz|fivezero Campaign is at the<br />
root <strong>of</strong> our efforts to prepare the <strong>College</strong> for the next<br />
50 years and beyond. The quality <strong>of</strong> student life at Catz<br />
depends on the generosity <strong>of</strong> Alumni, Parents & Friends<br />
such as you, and we are extremely thankful for all the<br />
support we have received. n<br />
After the recent increase in tuition fees, the cost <strong>of</strong><br />
a 3-year course at <strong>Oxford</strong> for Home & EU students is<br />
estimated to rise above £50,000. Our students are now<br />
facing a large financial burden, which may deter talented<br />
young people from applying to Catz. Thanks to your<br />
generosity, we have been able to increase the financial<br />
support we <strong>of</strong>fer our students. Last year, your donations<br />
helped us to support 115 undergraduates – an increase<br />
<strong>of</strong> nearly 50% since 2008. Around 1 in 5 undergraduates<br />
currently receive financial assistance from the <strong>College</strong>,<br />
which enables students to attend Catz who otherwise<br />
may not have been able afford it. We are also intensifying<br />
our efforts in the field <strong>of</strong> access. In 2012, the <strong>College</strong><br />
created an Admissions & Access Officer post for the first<br />
time, specifically tasked with boosting outreach activity<br />
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