Specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly, is continuing its investment in young people by supporting talented medical student Sayinthen Vivekanantham through university.
Sayinthen, 18, from Redhill, is currently studying Medicine at Imperial College London after obtaining an impressive six A grade A-levels from Reigate Grammar School. As part of National Friendly’s Further Education and Training Award scheme, he has been granted £1,000 each year for three years, to help him cover expenses, while he studies away from home.
The Further Education and Training Award scheme was set up by the healthcare provider in 1998. Each year the organisation invites its young members to apply for financial support for up to three years of further education. To apply for the grant, candidates are required to submit an essay, which is then judged by staff at National Friendly, against set criteria, and three are chosen to receive a grant.
Sayinthen’s essay was chosen above other entries, as his work was felt to have been extremely well researched and exceptionally written. These qualities, along with the originality he demonstrated, made his essay really stand out.
After receiving the news of his win and a cheque for £1000, Sayinthen commented: “I’m thrilled to have been awarded the funding from National Friendly. The money they have kindly given me this year has allowed me to buy a laptop for university, and has helped to fund some of the wide range of opportunities that London has to offer. It’s great to have this support from them and I would like to thank them for their generosity”.
Commenting on the award, National Friendly CEO Richard Sear said: “We are committed to supporting our young members in any way we can and the Further Educational and Training Awards offer added support during a time of tight budgets and limited financial spend. I’d like to take this time to extend my congratulations to Sayinthen on behalf of the company and we wish him all the best for his time at University’.