There are 28 Student Ambassador Scholarships available for new first-year students. This is an exciting opportunity for students to develop leadership and communication skills. Ambassadors are the student face of the College sharing their student experience by working with local schools, communities, and organisations. To make sure that there is representation across all subject areas two Ambassadors are appointed per academic school and all campuses are represented. Students interested in becoming an ambassador will be able to submit an application form in October and if the application is successful will be invited to attend a short interview in November. The application form and details of how to apply are available from Student Services.
The Student Ambassadors that are selected will carry out their role from December in their first year to March in their second year. Ambassadors are accountable to their Head of School and will enter into a contract regarding satisfactory academic progress, contribution to College life, commitment, attendance and continuing on programme. Ambassadors will receive £200 will be paid in two installments of £100, subject to a positive progress report from the Head of School.
Ambassadors will work alongside their Heads of School, Campus Managers, marketing and admissions team to promote the College in the following ways:
- Promoting their subject area internally and externally
- Supporting the delivery of promotional presentations
- Being available on open days/evenings, prize giving, taster days, school visits Ambassadors are accountable to their Head of School and will enter into a contract regarding satisfactory academic progress, contribution to College life, commitment, attendance and continuing on programme and talks
- Working with the bursary, scholarship, trust winners and More Able and Talented (MAT) students
- Working with the Student Representatives and Student Union
- Welcoming guests and employers to the College
- Taking part in consultation and student involvement activities
- Mentoring and supporting new first-year Ambassadors
