Fenwick Bursary

Following a meeting with BGS Headmaster Anthony Micallef in New York in late 2014, Old Boy Simon Fenwick was impressed by the School’s vision for greater diversity and open access.

The 1987 BGS graduate, a founding partner of International Value Advisers in New York, said he wanted to provide the same opportunities he benefited from to those less financially able.

“I finally realised how privileged my background was, including my schooling at BGS, and how it might be time to give something back.

I am the third generation of my family to attend BGS, yet I have daughters, so there will be no fourth. Seeing the opportunities my girls have been given, reminded me of those provided to me,” Mr Fenwick said.

His decision to give back came in the form of a transformative donation of $1.34 million to BGS, to establish the Fenwick Bursary to support wellrounded Indigenous or regional boys who are keen to learn, but lack the financial means to attend the School.

The Fenwick Bursary will cover expenses for one boy’s tuition and boarding at the School in perpetuity.

The funds will support a student from the time he commences school at BGS until he graduates. Upon the graduation of the inaugural Fenwick Bursary recipient, the School will identify and select a new student to benefit from the Fenwick Bursary.

Mr Micallef acknowledged that this gift will go a long way towards furthering the School’s vision to grow the Bursary Fund in support of future generations.