A TRULY FULFILLING THING TO DO

Dwayne

Stallings’s (EAS97) generous

gift brought Chloe to UEA. His belief is that if you’re in a position to help, you should help.

ollowing his professional basketball career, Dwayne Stallings now works in the financial services industry. He attended UEA as a visiting student in 1997. Chloe Cook is the recipient of his second scholarship.

“There’s nothing too deep and philosophical about it – there are capable, brilliant and bright young people out there who need financial support to experience a university education.

“There’s so much inequality in the world, especially in education. We can help bridge that gap.

“I know the power of education, so it’s completely natural to give to a university that I came to and have fond memories of. My time here gave me so much and funding these scholarships makes me feel good.

“I once needed help myself. What I hope to achieve is giving someone in a similar situation a helping hand to experience all that education offers beyond just sitting in a classroom – pursuing opportunities, meeting new people and getting into the job market.

“Helping someone like Chloe is an easy decision to make. She took the bull by the horns and had to fight for what she wanted. I respect that, and I see myself in her in that way.

“To anyone thinking of funding a scholarship at UEA, I’d say that if it’s close to your heart and you have the ability to do so, absolutely do it. We should all help the things that are close to us.

“UEA is a top-notch university – it’s a leader in many areas and always moving forward. This place was a major part of my life and giving back is very fulfilling.”