Bursary Appeal 2025
A Message from the Chair of Governors
Leandro’s chapter: Writing a bright future
It is my great pleasure to introduce this year’s Bursary Appeal. As an Old Alleynian myself, I have had the privilege to be a part of the Dulwich community for the last 50 years
“Being on a bursary gave me the opportunity to experience a lot of the things that I don’t think I would have been able to otherwise. As a boarder, I had a lot of structure and for me specifically, I had a family in the boarding house with my teachers, my housemaster, and other students. I don’t think I would have ever got that in another place.” Leandro Gough OA (2017-22)
as well as the unique opportunity to watch it grow, change and evolve. Our community has always been defined by equity, respect, and a shared belief in the transformative power of education. These values have guided us through the years, shaping the remarkable legacy we now celebrate. Launching this year’s Appeal is particularly meaningful to me, as I attended the College during the Dulwich Experiment era, when nearly 90% of our pupils were supported by bursaries. As Chair of Governors, I am both honoured and inspired to champion our ongoing commitment to expanding access to an outstanding education, ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds can benefit from the legacy of opportunity that has always been at the heart of Dulwich College. This bursary appeal is more than just a call for support—it is a celebration of who we are as a community. By coming together, we can help unlock the potential of future generations and ensure that our school remains a place where talent and ambition are nurtured, no matter a student’s starting point. I invite you to make your own contribution as we honour our past and, with your help, shape a brighter future for as many as we can.
Dr Adrian Carr OA (1973-80), Chair of Governors
Dulwich College bursaries have transformed hundreds of lives... We are celebrating and honouring Dulwich College’s enduring legacy of opportunity —something we strive to strengthen each year. This journey is ever-evolving, and we are immensely proud of the progress we have made: the bursary places we have created and the expanding opportunities available to every member of our community. Your support is what enables us to keep driving this vision forward.
...now help us transform even more
216 2023/24
197 2022/23
195 2020/21
191 2019/20
191 2018/19
190 2021/22
Just 12 gifts of £2000 *
175 2017/18
Number of pupils on bursaries Year
165 2015/16
162 2016/17
158 2013/14
or 77 gifts of £300 *
153 2014/15
148 2012/13
or 120 donors giving £16.19 a month *
*plus gift aid
could fully fund a boy’s education for a year
Peter’s chapter: Looking back on opportunity
We asked our bursary ambassadors what a Dulwich education means to them...
“Once I was accepted into Dulwich College on the Dulwich Experiment, all financial worries disappeared. It meant that within the school for the vast majority of boys, money and background played no part at all.”
A sense of community Clifford Ellis OA (2007-14)
Access to opportunities and experiences Leandro Gough OA (2017-22)
Rt Hon Sir Peter Riddell CBE OA (1959-66)
A means to expand my horizons Tasin Sayed OA (2019-21)
Being able to nurture my natural curiosity for learning Titus Hopkins OA (2012-19)
Exploration Sir Peter Riddell CBE OA (1959-66)
Phenomenal teaching Ndubuisi Uchea OA (2003-10)
This year, we welcomed back several Old Alleynians to the College to share how supported places at Dulwich transformed their lives. Their stories highlight the lasting impact and importance of access and opportunity at the College. Discover more inspiring stories: www.dulwich.org.uk/support-us/bursaries/stories
Ndubuisi Uchea OA (2003-10) interviewed by current pupil, Arun
“My bursary made attending the school possible and easier for my parents. Education has always been important to them and being able to attend such a good school means the world; it changes the trajectory of your career and educational paths. It opened a lot of doors.”
Ndubuisi Uchea OA (2003-10)
Turning Opportunity into Achievement
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