To whom it may concern,

My name is Jack White, and i'm applying for the Brian Meredith Net-Zero scholarship so that I am financially able to study without potential money problems preventing me from getting the best out of the opportunity. I'm confident in my ability to compete for this scholarship through my passion for the environment, that I have showcased through my current assistant manager position.

I have been accepted onto an Environmental Management for Business MSc, which gives me an incredible opportunity to build the knowledge and skillset that is neccessary to more effectively tackle climate change. This degree will leave me poised for a career where I can produce or develop strategies that will create a positive contribution to the world. The module on "Leading Corporate Sustainability" really appeals to me in particular, as I would love to gain a better understanding of how to best configure corporate action to promote sustainable business strategies. My current job involves carefully analysing our use of recycling practices and waste management, so I would love to be able to deep dive into the world of environmental sustainability and learn from experts in the field. It's a very exciting prospect for me!

Cranfield University is one of the leading educators in not only environmental studies, but in management. This course, as a culmination of both, is the perfect choice for someone like myself who is trying to work on their managerial characteristics, while broadening their scope of ways to support environmentalism in the workplace. As I already work at the campus, and am their frequently, I know the area and many of the people that make Cranfield a positive experience for Students. Through my work I have witnessed the university's green initiative from a third party perspective, and have been involved in campaigns set by the Green Team, a society that I plan to join once starting my course. During my studies I hope to demonstrate my ability to make clear and evidential change with my involvement in the aforementioned society, while also upholding the values set forth by projects such as Nature Recovery and Green Future Ltd.

Having the chance to collaborate with other like-minded people, and experience a course of this calibur at a University that holds a strong academic partnership with Green Future Ltd. is one of the biggest factors in my hunger to be successful in my application.

The collective goal of nations to achieve net-zero by 2050 is a movement that resonates with me personally. There still needs to be an incredible shift in methods used by larger corporations in order to meet these targets, and we need to make a difference now so that we preserve out future and that of our children. I hope to be able to contribute to that difference throughout my degree and for decades afterwards in my career in management.

Jack