Conrad’s story: “I have so many paths I could potentially take for my future”

President’s Scholar Conrad shares how your generosity has given him the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and thrive at Imperial.

Having been accepted onto the MSc in Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial, Conrad was excited about the opportunity, but worried about the costs of living and studying in London. Learning that he had been awarded a scholarship made the thought of managing his finances less daunting: “This generous scholarship has made navigating this important financial challenge a lot less stressful. The reduction in stress has allowed me to excel this academic year.”

With the scholarship, Conrad was able to get accommodation closer to campus and did not have to worry about the cost of travelling around London to visit his family and friends.

“Imperial attracted me due to their key role in pushing research further forward, and I wanted to be that kind of scientist.”

Thanks to your support, Conrad has been able to grasp learning opportunities outside the lecture theatre, for example by going to a fieldtrip in Cyprus and working on data processing projects. “Something so practical and applied is interesting and motivating to me, giving me a taste of what true research is like – the field I want to jump into. This is on top of how informative it is to learn geology in the field, rather than from books.”

Conrad spoke about how these hands-on experiences provide enriching opportunities that contribute to his academic and personal growth. “There is so much knowledge and understanding on hand here, and I feel that over the past two years, my level of understanding of the world is so much higher than before I came here.”

As a movie lover, Conrad enjoys exploring the art scene London has to offer, including the London Film Festival. “It's also nice being part of such a diverse and interesting community of people. Imperial is really unique in that sense, and I love the freedom and learning experience of living and working with my peers.”

Looking ahead, Conrad hopes to build a career in communicating science for the benefit of the public through journalism.

About the President’s Scholarship

The President’s Scholarship recognises the brightest students who receive financial support for the whole duration of their course. By supporting scholarships, you are helping Imperial create a diverse and inclusive environment for students to learn and succeed.