Two Students in 2006 one a disabled 24 year old Zimbabwean woman and the other 32 year old partially sighted South African student have won the first ever scholarships to be awarded by private, international institution, Fulham & Chelsea College (FCC).

FCC provide highly respected two-year degree-level courses in Business Management , Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Human Resource Management and Business Information Systems. All four specialist courses are offered in conjunction with the ABE

Speaking at the presentation of the scholarships at the House of Lords in central London, The Rt. Honourable Lord Pendry, Patron of FCC, congratulated both students on their outstanding achievements: “These scholarship have been awarded by Fulham & Chelsea College in recognition of these individual’s ability to overcome barriers, show determination, courage and perseverance” explained Lord Pendry. “They are both obviously inspirational young ladies, who, despite their disabilities have continued to show fighting spirit, determination and resilience. Both should be congratulated on their achievements so far”.

Commenting on the winner of the Amal Arokiam, Fulham & Chelsea College Scholarship Award 2007/08, Mr Amal Arokiam, Director of Studies at FCC said: “Sekai started at FCC in June 2006 after obtaining her student visa from her home country of Zimbabwe. She immediately started studying at FCC and is progressing well on her degree-level Business Management course”. “She is a keen student and I hope that this scholarship funding will allow her to really embrace the opportunity of gaining a UK qualification while being able to gain valuable UK work experience at the same time”.

Despite losing her parents and experiencing mobility problems, Sekai was determined to further her qualifications and career opportunities and has travelled half way around the world to join FCC.

The winner of the Mathew Collins' Fulham & Chelsea College Scholarship award 2007/2008 was a South African lady, who has asked to remain anonymous.

“FCC has delivered beyond my expectations. From the moment I arrived at the College from India, I was surprised how much assistance the FCC team gave me in setting up a UK bank account and organising my student travel cards, amongst other things. FCC has an abundance of social and academic opportunities to suit everyone and it has personally allowed me to take part in student life whilst working toward my own career goals. FCC has a blended learning system of classes, one-to-one tutorials and self study which is so flexible - you just choose the combination that works for you. It really allowed me to work, study and enjoy my time in London. FCC is a well-run and methodical College and has an academically-solid track record. As it’s a small private College I get an abundance of support from the FCC team, which makes all the difference when you study abroad".