Student Ambassador Stipend

When selecting students for a Student Ambassador Stipend, University of Kent staff will use the following criteria. Successful students must demonstrate that they:

• Have an interest in studying programmes offered by the University of Kent (i.e. the stipend should not be the determining factor in choosing to study at the University of Kent).
• Ideally have visited the University and/or engaged in preparatory activity offered by the University (to ensure that they have some broad awareness of what to expect as a student at Kent).
• Have applied to the University through the UCAS school or college centre.
• Are well motivated and engaged with learning.
• Are reflective in their learning.
• Have a good attendance record.
• Have an interest in undertaking outreach work during their undergraduate studies.
• Have an understanding of the purposes of widening participation activities.
• Have, skills, qualities, experience and/or career aims that make them suitable for the stipend.
• Be willing to travel around the county to undertake outreach activity and attend meetings

Desirable skills, qualities and experience

The selection panel will also be looking for evidence of:

• Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• The potential to enthuse and inspire learners of different ages and levels of ability in a range of settings.
• A desire to reflect and learn from past experiences.
• Some experience of helping others to learn, although this is not a requirement.