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Ambition to Succeed 2026!
We are delighted to announce that applications for the Ambition to Succeed Programme are now open. Please feel free to share with your students and their supporters the Ambition to Succeed Programme Flyer and promotional Ambition to Succeed Video.
This programme is for Year 12s/ L3 Year 1 students.
A QR code can be found on the flyer which will direct you to the website for more information and to make an application.
We encourage applicants that are interested in studying a subject offered at the University of Kent as there is a scholarship attached to this progression scheme.
This programme is often oversubscribed; therefore, we will prioritise applicants who have achieved five GCSEs 9-4, including Maths and English, as well as meeting one or more of the following:
- Their parent(s)/guardian(s) did not attend university
- Have been in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM)
- Are from a group which is under-represented in Higher Education, including:
- Live in an area with lower than expected participation in higher education
- Live or have lived in local authority care
- Refugees or unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
- Disabled students
- Young carers
- Those studying without the support of family/carers
- Gypsy, traveller, Roma, showmen and boater
- Child of a military family
Outcomes will be communicated to students by February 27, 2026. We will also provide you with a list of accepted students from your school shortly after this date.
We look forward to receiving applications from your students and working with them.
Best wishes
The Ambition to Succeed Team
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Student Finance Webinar
On 24th February 2026, The University of Kent will be collaborating with Student Finance England to run a webinar for parents, supporters and teachers.
The aim of this is to provide guidance around how you can support students going through the student finance application processes.
We have a session running at 07.30-8:00 and again at 16:30-17:00. Bookings can be made online and please do contact us at outreach@kent.ac.uk if you have any queries.
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Year 1 Students
Talk: What’s next after college? Exploring options for progression into higher education, apprenticeships or work
Talk: Value of HE and how to fund it. Twilight session exploring university and student life for students with parents/supporters
Event: Spotlight on… a deep dive into a subject area on campus for a whole or partial group of students
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Year 2 Students
Talk: Applying to University. Demystifying the UCAS and student finance process
- Personal statement writing support
- Work-ready interview support
Talk: Studying My Subject. Student ambassador-led subject-specific session
- STEM subject-specific support (on campus and in college)
Talk: Your Next Steps. Transition support from FE to HE in college
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Please email outreach@kent.ac.uk for more information or complete our booking form here.