In their own words
"Getting a bursary to attend Dulwich College was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for which I will always be grateful. Before joining the College I was slightly worried about potential difficulties integrating myself amongst the other boys as I was from a different economic and cultural background to many. However, these fears were quickly alleviated due to the welcoming attitude from both students and staff and the vast range of clubs and societies on offer. From the offset, we were encouraged and given the opportunity to engage with as much of College life as possible. The lessons at the College were both challenging and fun; it is a relaxed environment in which students are pushed hard to achieve their potential but also a place in which one can actually enjoy learning. These opportunities, including others such as performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and travelling abroad on school trips, allowed me to build a healthy engagement with people from all different backgrounds and views. Without a bursary, I can say with absolute certainty that I would not have been able to achieve what I have or get to where I am today. The education I received at Dulwich College gave me the confidence and ability to perform well in both my GCSEs and A-Levels, and from which I am now currently living abroad during my 3rd year of studying Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Durham.”
"Being at Dulwich College on a bursary really pushed me to be my best self. One of the best things about the College is the vast array of societies one can join. I feel like this is unique and allows one to really explore passions and try something new. I believe that attending Dulwich College gave me great communication skills and helped me develop a lot of confidence within myself. These skills have helped me greatly at university and in my career. I am currently in my final year studying Economics at Cambridge and will be joining Nomura as an investment banker once I finish. Without Dulwich, I wouldn’t have attended the talks that made me so interested in finance. I think it’s very important for schools to provide bursary support because household income shouldn’t be a determinant for success in life. It provides fairer opportunities for everyone and will hopefully reduce inequality. Dulwich College provided many role models for me; in particular one of my Maths teachers. With their support, I became much more motivated and challenged myself both academically and physically. I also created many great memories at Dulwich. My proudest achievement is that I managed to get into my first choice university and have done well academically while here. I left Dulwich in 2017 but frequently visit to give talks to students to help them achieve their potential. My message to current Dulwich pupils would be to never be ashamed of who you are and try to worry less about what others think of you. You will become happier and will try more things because of it."
Nathan Emoike OA 2010-17
Selvin Selbaraju OA 2010-17
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