Ysgol Brynhyfryd pupil earns 4-year scholarship to US College

Eddie Perrin, 17, a pupil at Ysgol Brynhyfryd from Ruthin has been awarded a 4-year fully funded merit-based scholarship to the University of North Carolina, via the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Eddie will be welcomed into the Morehead-Cain community which will offer lifelong support and guidance.

Eddie was nominated for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship through the Seren programme at Ysgol Brynhyfryd, and as such was supported by the Seren programme and his teachers.

Eddie is the only pupil from Wales to have been accepted through the Morehead-Cain Scholarship this year.

After travelling to London for the Semi-final round of the application, Eddie was then invited to fly to the USA and attend the finalist selection event at the University of North Carolina.

Reflecting on his trip, Eddie said:

“That was my first time in America, I’d only ever been to Spain before. For the final, I went over there for five days, it was such an amazing experience.

I did an interview and a written essay whilst I was there for the final. I learned so much in my short time there for the final, and met so many amazing people.”

Eddie will finish his A-levels before flying out to Maine, the Northeastern-most state, where he will take on an outdoor leadership activity in July.

Speaking about his future goals, Eddie said:

“I fly out to Maine in July for an outdoor leadership activity, and go to North Carolina after that. There is a week of orientation in early August.

I will then take classes in my first year there, and choose something I am passionate about, and I like, which I can select as my Major.

I am really excited to meet the people and the community in North Carolina, and using all of the opportunities that have been afforded to me through this process. I am very lucky to have this opportunity.

I would also like to thank all the teachers, friends and family who supported me throughout my education. They inspired me to take each stage of the process in my stride”.

Eddie’s Mum, Nell said:

“When the email came through, were we so excited.

It will be an adjustment for us all, but we are so very proud.“

Ysgol Brynhyfryd Headteacher, Trefor Jones said:

“As a school, we are extremely proud of Eddie and his outstanding achievement. He is a model student who has striven to take every opportunity to fulfil his potential.

This Scholarship is a reflection of his talent, commitment and passion for education. The Ysgol Brynhyfryd family wish him every success and happiness as he prepares for this exciting part of his educational journey at the University of North Carolina.

Congratulations Eddie and good luck!”

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:

“I’d like to congratulate Eddie on this brilliant achievement, it is an opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m sure he will grasp it with both hands.

I wish him all the best on his trip over the Atlantic and hope he enjoys his four years in North Carolina. Well done Eddie.”