Lewis Pummell, from Enfield Grammar, wins place on the Sutton Trust US Programme
Enfield Grammar School wishes you all the best on the next steps of your journey. Congratulations, Lewis!
Year 12 student Lewis Pummell has secured a place in the tenth cohort of the Sutton Trust US Programme, run in partnership between the Sutton Trust and the US-UK Fulbright Commission.
Entry to the programme is highly competitive and Lewis was chosen from more than 1000 of the UK’s brightest students to be one of the 150 scholars.
The Sutton Trust US Programme allows high-attaining low and middle-income UK students to explore US higher education and apply for admission to top US universities.
Speaking of his achievement, Lewis said: “It’s a really great opportunity for me to explore a wider range of prospects for my future and set myself up for something that suits me. Hearing past alumni’ stories about their time in the programme and studying in the US has really opened my eyes and made this dream more of a potential reality.”
Head of Year Ms Y Akaydin said “I’m so proud of Lewis as he was chosen from the 1000 of the UK’s brightest students to be one of 150 scholars who have secured a place in the programme. It could not have happened to a more deserving student. Lewis is a hardworking, conscientious sixth former who in my opinion is very deserving. Well done once again”
The students receive guidance and advice from the UK-based team, enabling them to explore US higher education and learn more about the application process. All students will take an American university admissions exam, the ACT, preparation for which is included as part of the programme’s support.
Later this year, students on the programme will choose if they would like to continue to make applications to US universities alongside their UK applications. This second part of the programme includes admissions guidance from the Fulbright team, including university choices and support with applications and financial aid processes.
Since the programme started in 2012, more than 400 participants have secured places and significant funding packages at US universities, accessing approximately $100 million in financial aid.
The Sutton Trust US Programme is made possible through the support of its founding corporate partner, Bank of America, whose investment is matched by the Lund Trust, a charitable fund of Peter Baldwin and Lisbet Rausing who have generously supported the programme since its launch. The programme is also supported by Martin and Antoinette Sullivan.
For press enquiries please contact Christian Kusi-Obodum at the US-UK Fulbright Commission on 020 7498 4020 / [email protected] or Hilary Cornwell at the Sutton Trust on 020 7802 1660 / [email protected]
