This year, 39 Wellingtonians applied to nearly 60 American universities, and achieved some impressive outcomes. Wellington students were awarded some of the most coveted scholarships to some of the most prestigious institutions, across a wide range of disciplines. We are excited for the wonderful opportunities awaiting the Upper Sixth students heading to the US.

Sophie H received the University of Virginia’s prestigious Jefferson Scholarship after an incredibly competitive process that included a 4-day trip to Charlottesville to participate in exams, discussions and interviews. The mission of the scholarship is to “attract to the University the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.” The scholarship covers the entire cost of attending the University of Virginia for all four years and scholars have enhanced educational and extracurricular opportunities throughout their university experience. Sophie was one of about 36 scholars selected from a pool of over 2000 candidates nominated from around the world.

The mission of the scholarship is to “attract to the University the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.”

Eden B’s academic prowess was recognised by Columbia University as she has been awarded the John Jay Scholarship. Eden has also been accepted to Yale University.

Michael M was accepted to two of the most globally renowned acting programs at the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts and New York University’s Tisch School for the Arts. Following rigorous applications and in-person auditions in New York and Los Angeles, Michael was one of a handful of students selected to these programs from a pool of thousands.

Autumn B was admitted to Princeton University, where she looks forward to joining the women’s varsity field hockey team.

A number of other Wellington pupils received offers of admission to some of the most competitive universities in the world: Sam van D received an offer of admission to Cornell University, Finn P will be attending Stanford University, Carlota H will be studying at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Patrick M will be attending Duke University. Charlotte H was accepted to George Tech. Three Wellington pupils have been accepted to the University of Chicago: Sparsh J, Miles C and Non C.

Wellington pupils have been recognised for their artistic promise as Non C was accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), a top visual arts programme, Eva and Celeste P will be pursuing their careers in fashion at the New School/Parsons Paris, where they also received scholarships. Wellington’s musicians are also heading across the pond to pursue their performing arts dreams: Mira S received a scholarship to the Boston Conservatory/Berklee College of Music program for violin and Alexia T will be attending the Berklee College of Music.

Wellington College pupils received nine scholarships, including the above-mentioned, as well as scholarships to Northeastern University, the University of Miami and George Washington University.

Well done to them all!