Oleksandr joined Pinewood School under a full scholarship due to the trust and generous support of the Pinewood Board of Trustee member Ms. Kennie Bissell Grogan who committed to support him until his graduation!
This year is the first year Pinewood managed to secure three full scholarships for extraordinary students. All three students have demonstrated remarkable academic potential and are eager to pursue their dreams. The scholarships will help them reach their educational goals and open doors to exciting new opportunities.
Oleksandr received the scholarship this year after he had to flee his home with his mother and grapndparents due to the devastating war in Ukraine. They decided to move to Thessaloniki in search of safety and a better life. They left Odessa the place where he was born and raised, last spring. It was the first time he left his country. Since arriving in Pinewood, he has adapted to his new environment with ease. He has made friends and he is proud to call Pinewood his home.