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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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...
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The Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP) and Me
It's bizarre to think that so many educational, inspiring, and overall fun experiences I've had being a Gold Scholar would not have been a reality if I had given into my hesitance to apply for the programme. Fundamentally, I really...
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GSP Opportunities Fund: Residential Conservation Course with Operation Wallacea
As I was approaching the final summer of my degree, I decided I wanted to do something productive which would help me secure a job after I graduated. Through Gold Scholarship STEP training evenings, I learnt about the charity Operation...
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Making the Most of Bath: Latin and Ballroom Dancing
It’s fairly obvious to say that a big perk of being a Gold Scholar is the money we receive as part of the programme. One of the things I’ve invested this money in is developing a new skill while I'm...
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Being an Academic Representative
One of the biggest parts of the Gold Scholarship Programme is doing 50 hours of volunteering each year. This can be pretty daunting, especially for me as a pharmacy student with a very busy timetable! The way I’m getting the...
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Gold Scholarship Opportunities: CompTIA And Me!
The Gold Opportunities Fund provides extra funding to Gold Scholars to help them complete an activity of their choice. I applied for the Fund to purchase exam vouchers for the CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) and the CompTIA A+ qualifications I...
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Building a Data Science Portfolio
Introduction: This summer, I decided to invest my time in building a data science portfolio, and in this blog, I'm excited to share my journey and insights with you. Building a portfolio might sound intimidating, but with the right approach,...
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My placement search experience as a Gold Scholar
After just completing a 6th month placement in a small architecture practice, I wanted to share my experience of the search for placement and how the GSP away day helped with my morale and direction that I wanted to pursue....
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Gold Scholarship Opportunities: Mental Health First Aid Course
Increasing mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills is crucial in helping individuals who experience it. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England’s goal is to train 1 in 10 people in England in this, they are currently at 1 in 45....
