Timi​

'My confidence has increased immeasurably and has taught me that no aspiration is too high, as long as I work hard enough for it.'

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Savannah

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'Being the eldest, my siblings look up to me and all I want to do is set an example for them, to show them that what we live is not the only life to live out there.'

Luke

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'Boarding at school during the week pulled me out of an often-stressful home situation.'

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Temi

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'Without Royal SpringBoard and without Rugby, I wouldn't have the confidence I have now and I definitely wouldn't be in the job I am now.'

Nana

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'The Royal SpringBoard bursary has enabled me to make so many new friends and connections from all around and I can't imagine where I'd be without it today.'

Jack

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'My experience at boarding helped me grow and find out more about myself and get the grades I am proud of.'

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Alex

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'Now I don’t think twice about having big dreams for my future career.'

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Gabby​

'Through being a SpringBoarder and attending St Mary’s School, Cambridge, I have learnt to be more confident and independent both in and outside of my studies.'

Bede's School

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'It has been incredible to watch those care-experienced children who attend Bede’s embracing the opportunities we have on offer.'

Keren

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'I loved everything about boarding and my experience continued to get better and better.'

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Esther

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'The SpringBoard bursary opened my eyes to opportunities and experiences that I never knew existed.'

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Nazifa

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'Getting the scholarship showed my community that hard work and dedication can lead to great things, regardless of your postcode or any other circumstances.'

Curtis

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'The most significant lesson that I took from the experience was that there are no aspirations too high for anyone.'

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Michael

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'My aim is not only to improve my own life, but also become a role model for other young people just like me.'

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Yuriel

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'I am more confident now, inspired and have plans in the future to help people like me.'

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Jeevan

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'I was able to realise my own potential because I was around people who wanted to succeed like me.'

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Ryan

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'Boarding school taught me to be self-assured in times of uncertainty, to have self belief when others didn't maybe believe in me.'

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Lady

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'Anything and everything that you need help with, there is someone more than happy to help you.'

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Ben

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'I was pushed by my peers and teachers to work harder and have more confidence in my own abilities.'

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