The Sir Gareth Edwards Scholarship Fund

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Transforming lives for all.

The Sir Gareth Edwards Rugby Scholarship provides young people from diverse backgrounds with exceptional talent in rugby the opportunity of transformative education at Millfield.

The Millfield Mix, a truly diverse mix of students, is unique and in many ways sets Millfield apart from its peers. Today, more than 40% of students attend Millfield supported by a scholarship or bursary.

Rugby at Millfield across the decades has led the way in fostering talent in young people irrespective of their background.

"I want to ensure that young people, today and in the future, with a passion and talent for rugby will have the opportunity as I had at Millfield.”

Sir Gareth Edwards CBE (1964-1966; Millfield).

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The Sir Gareth Edwards brochure shares the life story of the scholarship's chief patron, Sir Gareth Edwards CBE, Millfield's leadership and commitment to diversity, and the transformative impact of philanthropy.

Hear from some of our rugby scholars: 

Patrons & Donors 

CHIEF PATRON
Sir Gareth O Edwards, MBE, CBE 1966


FOUNDING PATRONS 
Mr Jaffar Agha-Jaffar 1968
Mr Roger F Brown 1966
Mr Jeremy D Ford 1966
Mr Tom G French, OBE, DL 1966
Mr Mark Henshall 1968
Mr Andrew J Higginson, MBE, OBE 1965
Mr Rod Speed 1966
Mr James H Vaughan 1965
Mr Nick N Williams 1966

GUARDIANS
Mr Christopher Brake 
& Mr John Brake 2006
Mr Richard A Caring 1966
Mr Timothy P Griffiths 1979
Mr and Mrs Wout Kalis 1971


CHAMPIONS
Mr Jason M Box 1988
Mr Huw R Jones 2012
Mr Charlie A Mactaggart 1985
Mr Danny A O’Keefe 1997
Mr Joe E O’Keefe 2000

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“I wanted to play for England one day, but it wasn’t until I was 17 that I realised I might make it. Millfield gave me the opportunity to do what I am doing today, and put me in a great position. I’m very privileged to have been a student there. They give you the opportunities, through top-class coaching and facilities. It's no surprise that the school produced top-class players in Sir Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, John Mallett, Matt Perry, Chris Oti, and Mako Vunipola.”

Chris Robshaw (1997-1999; MPS/1999-2004; Butleigh)