Gregoire Michel
Head of Sector Programmes at Tech Nation
The best companies are built by the best people. It is crucial that we carry on investing in talent if we want to retain the lead in fintech globally.
MBA student, UCL School of Management
"I passionately believe that fintech is the future of the finance industry — it provides new and exciting ways to solve people's financial problems."
Computer Science student, Imperial College
"Seeing positive collaboration between groups of talented entrepreneurs and established financial institutions really inspired me to work at a fintech."
MBA student, Manchester Business School
"I recognised that the opportunity for fintech to provide a better customer experience is enormous."
Fellowship details
Fellowship details
Meet the 2018 winner
How to apply
Send us your CV and cover letter, which should include the following points:
Eligibility
To qualify for the Fellowship, you need to cover the following criteria:
The Fellowship Judging Panel
Emily Nicolle
Technology Editor at City AM
Fintech is the fastest growing sector of the UK economy, with its companies increasing their reach all over the globe. Young, diverse and highly-skilled talent is of the utmost importance for fintech to succeed and stay ahead of the game.
Sarah Kocianski
Head Of Research at 11:FS
Fintech is still very much a nascent industry and to ensure it can continue to grow we need to encourage a diverse range of brilliant minds to join us so it can reach its full potential.
Ina Yulo
Global Head of Fintech & Financial Services at BrightTALK
The FinTech industry is an exciting place to be. Ensuring we attract the best talent with a diverse set of skills is integral to the continuous development of the industry.
Julian Wells
Director at Whitecap Consulting and Fintech North
A skilled workforce is probably the most critical area where the public, private and higher education sectors need to work together across the UK.
Niels Turfboer
Managing Director at Spotcap
There is a lot of talk about the flourishing fintech sector without acknowledging the elephant in the room — the growing skills gap. The Fintech Fellowship aims to support industry efforts to plug this gap.
Timeline
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Read what our winners, executives and partners have to share about the role of talent in the growing UK fintech industry
How Fintechs and Universities Should Work Together
Ultimately, bridging the skills gap requires investment in young talent. Fintechs should make an effort to be more visible to students, while universities have a role to play in offering courses that are in tune with the future labour market.
Fintech Will Continue to Grow, But it Needs Talent
For the industry to build a healthy and sustainable talent pipeline, collaboration between the private and public sector is essential. We should look no further than the Scottish Fintech scene for inspiration.
Coffee with…Stephen Ingledew, FinTech Scotland
There is a lot of focus on financial technology, the digital economy, the use of data and their potential to create a better world for all through innovation, collaboration and inclusion. But at the end of the day, its human skills that will determine how well technology and data is being used.
Terms & Conditions
Amount
The Fellowship is a tuition fee award of £8,000, designed to contribute to the costs of a fintech-related master's degree or MBA at a UK university.Course length
You may apply if you are studying for a two-year degree, but the Fellowship will only apply to the first year.Remaining costs
Applicants must be able to cover the remaining costs associated with completing their master's degree or MBA, including living costs and any outstanding tuition fees.Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 12pm BST on 15th August 2019.Further funding
You are required to disclose any other funding you may be receiving.
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