Two of the country’s leading private schools have defended their decision to turn down a £1m scholarship donation for white boys from impoverished families. Dulwich College in south London and Winchester College in Hampshire turned down the gift from the philanthropist Sir Bryan Thwaites over fears that it would break equality laws. Day pupil fees are £21,000 a year at Dulwich College and £40,000 a year at Winchester. Bryan reportedly benefited from scholarships that allowed him to attend Dulwich College until the outbreak of the second world war, when he was sent to Winchester College. Following the musician’s backing of scholarships, a record number of black students were admitted as first-year undergraduates.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2019 18:00 UTC