The Rye Old Scholars Association (ROSA) was formed sometime in the late 1920s or early 1930s to enable pupils of Rye Grammar School to keep in touch after they had left. In 1938, Will Dunlop became Secretary and remained involved for the rest of his life.
ROSA has since evolved with time and has seen many changes. In 1968 Rye Grammar School and Rye Secondary Modern School merged to become Thomas Peacocke School.
In more recent years it became known as a Community College and was then renamed Rye College in 2008.
With the wonderful support and sheer determination to raise funds through a wide array of events by our previous Mayor Cllr Rebekah Gilbert in her second year of office, we are pleased to announce the new arrival of the Generation X Opportunity Fund.
This consists of a forward thinking fund giving opportunities to Rye Old Scholars who have attended Rye Community College, Rye Studio School and Rye College and are aged between 18 and 30 years.
This fund is intended to provide assistance for further study and courses or to help towards the purchase of equipment and tools. All applications will be considered where funding is required to support a new opportunity, or a new venture.
Grants for support of up to £300 are available. The fund is open all year round and the ROSA Committee welcomes all applications from those individuals who meet the criteria.
An application form can be obtained by emailing Richard Moore, Chairman at r.fm@btopenworld.com
Image Credits: Rye Old Schlars' Association .