East Kent Mercury, Thursday June 3, 1976-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kidist (13) wins Collegs award
The 13-year-old head girl of Betteshanger School, Kidist Asrat, has won a scholarship at Dover College
Until last year the College was for boys only. But there are now an increasing number of girls being accepted, and Kidist is the first girl to win such a scholarship at the College.
She gained the award at the recent Scholarship Examinations at the College, and it is to a maximum of 500 per year.
Called the Astor Scholarship, it was awarded to Kidist for her all-round qualities of work, music and character. She plays the piano and violin, and she also sings.
Kidist comes from Ethiopia.
Posted By: Kidist P. Asrat
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