Scholarship set up in memory of David Tebbutt

Faber and Faber and UCL have announced a new scholarship in memory of the late David Tebbutt, Finance Director of Faber and Faber from 2002 until his untimely death in September 2011. The UCL David Tebbutt Scholarship and will be awarded annually - commencing in 2013 - to fully fund a place on the MA in Publishing programme. The scholarship will be funded by the David Tebbutt Trust, which is jointly administered by Faber and Faber and the Tebbutt family. The principal aim of the Trust is to further the education of those wishing to pursue a career in the publishing, writing and information industries, and related fields of activity. As well as funding a full year's fees, the scholarship will also carry a guaranteed work placement with Faber and Faber. Oliver Tebbutt, David's son said: "My father was dedicated towards publishing and the book trade. "Never having the opportunity to gain a degree himself, the idea of a scholarship that furthers people's education to pursue careers within the field of publishing would appeal to him greatly.