2022 Otaki Scholar

Anish Subramaniam

Anish joined the Robert Gordon's College in 2012 after moving from a local primary school. He has applied to study medicine at university whilst studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths & RMPS at Advanced Higher. Anish’s musical instrument of choice is the Violin having played in several school concerts as a member of the Senior Strings. He also sings in the Chamber Choir and plays the piano. Being a keen debater, he has represented the College at various local and national competitions, winning ‘Best Speaker’ on several occasions.

Anish has also been extremely involved with the College’s Student Council, Sustainability Group and Medical Ethics Society, being co-leader for the last few years. For sport, Anish plays a mixture of Cricket and Badminton at the College, both within school and as co-curriculars. Anish also plays chess, having represented Scotland at a number of international tournaments.

Having been selected as a youth ambassador for ONE UK, Anish has been actively campaigning about climate change and vaccine equity - having recently spoken at COP26 for NYT and at Parliament. He is also a youth representative for Aberdeen Interfaith, whilst also being Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the City of Aberdeen.

Anish was honoured to be selected as School Captain for the 2022-23 session and is really looking forward to travelling to New Zealand to represent the College and further build relationships with the welcoming New Zealand community.