Sir Alan Donald says:
" The most important gift that can be given
to anyone, especially anyone who is under-privileged, living in a
poor environment, is the chance to get a good education. A sound education
trains the mind, offering the chance to cut and thrust with other
good minds. Such development of both brain and character, coupled
with understanding, can be harnessed for the good of others. The reward
is doubled if the person trained has the good sense and the selflessness
to return to his or her roots so as to make a contribution to the
healthy development of his or her country." |
Sir Ewen Fergusson says:
"There will never be adequate funding from
Government and other official sources to meet the needs of intelligent,
hard-working students who want to broaden their horizons and deepen
their experience by a period of study in other environments, especially
in distinguished Universities like Oxford University, before returning
to their homes to make an enhanced contribution to the massive needs
of their own countries. That is why private capital has such an important
role to play. Not only does it offer the chance of increasing the
funds available but it can be used flexibly, best to suit the requirements
of the beneficiaries." |
Sir Thomas Arnold says:
"The David and Jayne Paterson Educational
Trust is a wonderful example of private charitable initiative, combining
a belief in the rule of law with a superb educational opportunity
for young legal scholars from the People's Republic of China. It is
both generous and forward looking - it deserves to succeed." |
Michael Paterson says:
" Underdeveloped countries usually do not
benefit from an independent well established legal system. As a result
corruption is rampant and scarce capital is not optimally deployed.
Government aid or soft loans from bodies such as the World Bank or
the Asian Development Bank will never materially enable these countries
to grow on a sustainable basis without the support of a legal system
that can establish ownership and resolve disputes in a predictable
and fair manner. |
These lawyer students from China studying at Oriel under the Paterson
Education Trust will inevitably become not just advocates for our
legal system but great catalysts for beneficial change on their return
to China." |
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