“As a child I dreamed of studying at the very highest level and I always worked really hard. But after completing my BSc, I didn’t want to burden my family with the additional costs of funding further studies."
Studying for a PhD in Chemistry, Ambar is a Wild Fund Scholarship recipient.
In today's Humans of York feature, hear how receiving the fund has changed her life for the better:
“I grew up in Mumbai as one of five siblings, four girls and one boy. I was taught the value of an education from a young age as my mum only got to study up to age 16, but she’s really clever and always helped with homework and in finding answers to our many questions.
“All my siblings have gone to university thanks to the encouragement and sacrifices of my mum and dad.
“My dad is a wonderful man and offered to sell everything to make my dreams come true, including the family home! Of course, I couldn’t accept that offer.
“At this point in my life, I could have accepted a job or a marriage offer but decided, with the unwavering support of my mum and dad, to look for international opportunities that might offer scholarships.
“I cannot express how thrilled I was to get accepted at York with a scholarship and couldn’t be happier studying here and living on such a beautiful campus.
“The gift of a scholarship has changed my life and allowed me to fulfil my dream. Thank you to the benefactor that made this possible.
“I’d like to end on a quote from John Bunyan, 'You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.' This quote is dear to my heart because it simply justifies my whole situation that has entirely changed because of your kindness, which I can never repay.”
With thanks to York alumnus Dr Anthony Wild for his generous benefaction.
