"Without the subsidy policy I would have had to leave the company years ago as we could just not afford the fees for both me and my sister. If I had have left I would have never made any of the brilliant friends that are dear to me now nor would I have had some of the best experiences of my life on exchanges, study days and on stage. Most importantly, without the subsidy fund I would never have been able to hone my skills as an actor which I hope will lead me into a long career. I owe a lot to the subsidy fund."

Luke Waite (19)