Threadneedle Investment Award offers Asia Pacific graduates £20,000 scholarship to London’s Cass Business School
Australian students encouraged to enter global competition
As a new corporate partner of Cass Business School, international asset management company Threadneedle has challenged students to address economic dilemmas faced around the world and receive a valuable sponsorship to further their studies.
The Threadneedle Investment Award will provide a scholarship equivalent to £20,000 (approx $30,000 AUD) to the winning entry, selected from three regional finalists.
Students from Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific applying for a place on the MSc Investment Management at Cass Business School are invited to write an essay addressing a specific economic question relevant to their region, and to identify opportunities for the investment management industry in relation to it.
A finalist will be chosen from each of the three regions and invited to London for the final assessment in July 2011, where they will be interviewed by a panel of judges from Threadneedle and Cass. The winner’s tuition fees for the one year MSc course at the celebrated business school will be paid for by Threadneedle. They will also be offered an internship at Threadneedle in London which will form part of the course. The two runners up will be awarded 5,000 GBP each towards their tuition fees.
Campbell Fleming, Threadneedle’s Head of Distribution commented: “We put great store by fresh thinking here at Threadneedle and believe the ideas of bright people at the very start of their careers with an interest in investment management can provide contribute to our industry in new ways.
“Our partnership with Cass brings together two leaders in investment thinking. Threadneedle’s well-established investment philosophy is based on a collaborative approach of active debate and sharing of ideas, and this has been fundamental to achieving sustained out-performance for our clients. The Threadneedle Investment Award and our partnership with Cass mark our commitment to this philosophy.”
Richard Gillingwater, Dean of Cass Business School said: “‘This award from Threadneedle is a great example of business and education working together for mutual benefit. The support that the award offers is not only financial; as well as the payment of fees Threadneedle is offering front line experience and career opportunities within a competitive sector. As a world class player, Threadneedle, is providing a unique and invaluable opportunity for a budding investment manager.”
