Making LSE Possible: An interview with a scholarship recipient

Rohan Krishniah graduated in 2010 after completing the MSc in Management, and is now AVP in the Credit Restructuring Advisory Group for Barclays.

What did the scholarship enable you to do?

The scholarship has assisted me tremendously and I will always be grateful to its donors (Markit) and the LSE. During the program – the scholarship allowed me to focus on my course and enjoy the several amazing facets of LSE life. I had time to take part in extracurricular activities, make great friends and explore different career opportunities without worrying too much about finances. I was able to go on exchange to Paris with the CEMS program and expand my personal and professional network while experiencing a different culture and country.

In what ways did the scholarship support you in achieving your professional/personal ambitions?

The immediate way a scholarship helps you after graduation is that it leaves you with little or no student debt at the start of your career. This gives you immense flexibility and freedom to make the right professional choices. You are definitely in a better place than if you were indebted towards anyone. Also it is much easier to start saving and working towards achieving other financial goals.

Why do you think it is important to provide scholarships?

Personally having received a scholarship, I feel I have a responsibility to make a difference whenever I can. When donors contribute towards a scholarship, not only are they being generous and kind; they are also fostering goodwill in society by granting opportunities to students they do not know but trust will do well in the future. It is an exciting prospect that even a little support may have a grand unforeseen positive impact as the next big talent or leader could be just one scholarship away.