What is Aspire?
Aspire (AimHigher South East London) is a partnership of 4 universities, 80 secondary schools, 10 colleges, 6 London boroughs and range of community groups who are working together to give young people in South East London more opportunities to access further and higher education and thereby maximise their life chances.
Our vision is for all young people in South East London to be given the information, opportunity, support and inspiration to progress on to higher education.
We organise a range of events, including taster courses, one-off sessions and ongoing courses enhancing particular subjects or providing general information on careers planning, HE issues, UCAS application, and skills development.
Find out more on our website: http://www.aspire-aimhigher.ac.uk
Also see the national AimHigher website: http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk
Aspire at Bexley College
For any queries regarding Aspire or Aspire events, please contact the Aspire Project Officer at Bexley College, Daniel Jones, Bexley College, Tower Road, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6JA
Telephone: 01322 404226 Email: daniel.jones@bexley.ac.uk
Please note: prospective Bexley College students should contact our Guidance and Admissions team (tel: 01322 404000, email: courses@bexley.ac.uk), rather than the Aspire Project Officer.
Now Recruiting: Aspire Student Ambassadors
We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic and reliable students who can:
Work with young people to encourage, motivate and inspire them to continue and complete their studies successfully.
Help run a wide variety of events & activities within the college and in local schools, colleges and Aspire partner Universities.
Give talks on student life or your own subject.
Being a Student Ambassador provides an opportunity to develop your communication, presentation & team-working skills, boost your CV/UCAS application and you can earn shopping vouchers for the time you give to Aspire activities. Student Ambassadors will also receive dedicated advice on UCAS applications, interviews, personal statements, etc.
To be eligible you must be in your first year of a two year programme at Bexley College.
Download an application pack or email daniel.jones@bexley.ac.uk for more information.
The Aspire Student Travel Bursary
Do you want to attend an open day or taster course at a UK university? If you are under the age of 30 and taking a Level 3 course, we may be able to cover your travel expenses. Download an application form or email daniel.jones@bexley.ac.uk for more details
Useful Links
Aspire Universities:
Goldsmiths, University of London
King's College London
London South Bank University
University of Greenwich
Aspire FE Colleges:
Bexley College
Greenwich Community College
Lambeth College
Lewisham College
Southwark College
South Thames College
General HE/careers sites:
Aimhigher – Lists all universities in the UK, gives advice on finance and career options and lists useful publications
Connexions – offers careers advice, amongst other things
DfES – The Government's Department for Education and Skills
UCAS – Guide to applying to University & Course Search
Uni4me – Open University website
Student-centred websites:
All About U - a virtual experience of student life
The Student Room - Student chat room and site for all things student-related
UK Course Finder - register your interests and this website will help you find your dream course!
UniAid - the students' charity site, including All About U (a virtual experience of student life); Student Calculator (surviving on a student budget) and General HE and careers information
Subject-specific and specialist area sites:
BMAT - website for students applying for medical schools to prepare for the Biomedical Admissions Test
NAGTY - The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth: based in Warwick, it also runs summer schools and taster days in London and across the UK
bConstructive - At bconstructive.co.uk you'll find everything you need to know to make your mark in the construction industry, including information about the ConstructionSkills Inspire Scholarships.
Student Finance:
Student Finance Direct - All you need to know about current and forthcoming finance arrangements for university
Education UK Scholarship Search - A search tool helping you to find scholarships to help pay for your time at university
Accommodation Bursary - part of the UniAid website, with applications for financial help with living expenses
Student Calculator - part of the UniAid website: Can you survive on a student budget?
