Skills Development

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....