For the first time since its launch, Students from lower income households in the Isle of Man are being invited to become part of Lloyds Banking Group’s unique social mobility programme, Lloyds Scholars.
Through its partnership with eight leading universities, the Lloyds Scholars programme offers a complete package of financial support, paid internships and a business mentor for students from lower income households.
Education and employability
The programme gives undergraduates an all-round professional and vocational experience, offering an annual bursary, the chance for students to develop their employability skills and the opportunity to join the Group’s Graduate Programme following their degree.
In return, students must volunteer for at least 100 hours per year whilst participating on the programme. With 360 participating students to date, Lloyds Scholars have already completed more than 43,000 hours of voluntary service since the programme launched in 2011.
To be eligible to apply, students must come from homes where household income is under ?25,000, and have accepted their place at one of the leading Universities taking part in the programme. There are currently eight partner universities:
• University College London
• University of Bath
• University of Birmingham
• University of Bristol
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Oxford
• University of Sheffield
• University of Warwick
More information is available at http://www.lloyds-scholars.com.
Tim Crookall, Isle of Man Minister for Education and Children said, “It is fantastic that students from the Isle of Man can now benefit from the opportunities that the Lloyds Scholars programme provides. We appreciate that the programme has helped many young people across the UK to make the very most from their university experience.”
Richard Cooper, Head of Education and Employability at Lloyds Banking Group, said: “I am pleased that the Lloyds Scholars programme is now open to students from the Isle of Man, giving more young people than ever the chance to become a Lloyds Scholar.
"It is wonderful to be able to play a role in helping talented youngsters on their journey through university and into exciting careers beyond, and in so doing deliver upon the commitments made within our Helping Britain Prosper Plan.”
