The Aaron Nahani Award recognises the memory and contribution of former student, Aaron, to the Samuel Whitbread Academy community by offering a bursary of £250 via a simple application process. The grant, available to four students, can be used to support your education, sporting or professional journey.

To be eligible to apply for this grant, you have to be a Year 12 or Year 13 student at Samuel Whitbread Academy and be applying for a purpose that will enhance your education, sporting, pastime or professional journey. Four successful applicants will be selected following shortlisting and interviews. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a short review following completion of their activity which will be shared with the guests at Brains4Brains 2026. You will need a bank account in your name to receive the funds.

Your application can be submitted in writing or by recording a short video, we encourage you to get creative to help communicate your passion and enthusiasm for the activity which the grant will support. Good luck.

Shortlisting will take place w/c 10th November 2025 with final interviews w/c 17th November 2025.