Gold Scholarship Programme – Community, Employability, Opportunity
Find out more about what it means to be a Gold Scholar, the impact of the Programme and get to know some of our Gold Community.
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Opportunities Fund - Studying and working in Seoul
Having recently returned to the UK after spending a mind-blowing summer in Seoul, South Korea, I’m thrilled to be able to share my adventures. After my first year studying Management BSc at the University of Bath, I was really interested...
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The Gold Opportunities Fund - Achieving my wish to learn BSL
The Gold Scholarship Opportunities Fund has allowed me to achieve my passion for non-verbal communication by passing the Level 101 Introduction to British Sign Language course. From a young age I have been fascinated by all forms of non-verbal...
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Making the Most of Gold Scholarship Programme's Volunteering Hours
What even is the GSP? The Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) is a scholarship package allowing students to access not only the finances they need to support themselves at university, but also a host of invaluable skills workshops, careers advice, networking sessions, and...
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My Experience as a First Year Gold Scholar
To be honest, I remember applying to the Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) with little faith in the success of my application; with only 50 out of a few thousand scholars being selected each year, I assumed my chances were low...
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I Became a Hacker Thanks to the Gold Opportunity Fund, AKA Codecademy Pro Membership
In the post, I am going to walk you through why I decided to take this opportunity, how it might help you, and some tips I have learned for staying consistent to make the most of whatever you decide to...
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The Bristol Away Day – Creating Characters from Clay
The Gold Away Days In each academic year of the Gold Scholarship, the Gold community ventures out for an ‘Away Day’. In first year, we visit London for the day; in second year students visit Bristol and final year students...
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My Data Analysis Internship Experience in Chennai, India
The opportunity of an internship I’m not sure where to start with how much I learnt, the ways in which I’ve grown and the unforgettable experiences I’ve had. In the summer of 2022 when travelling to India with my family,...
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The Not So Scary Networking Event
Scared. Anxious. Uncomfortable. They were all words that sprung to mind when I heard about the Gold Scholarship Programme networking event on the 1st November. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The training provided before made the thought of networking...
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Starting University
My first week of university was full of emotions. There were highs and lows, laughter and tears, but most importantly, memories that I will cherish forever. Saying goodbye was hard, realising that university was suddenly happening and I actually had...
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GSP Opportunity Fund - Transformative Journey with HSBC's "Head Start" Programme in London
Embarking on a New Adventure When I first heard about HSBC's "Head Start" programme, I was instantly intrigued. As an engineering student, I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and other fields. The finance sector, being a dynamic...
