Ignite Your Success

The Widening Participation and Social Mobility Directorate at the University of Southampton is delighted to offer our unique undergraduate programme Ignite Your Success .

This extensive 3-year, Alumni funded programme is available to students from underrepresented backgrounds and offers a blend of financial, academic, career, and personal opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential.

Key elements of the programme include tailored mentoring schemes, support accessing internships, social events with Ignite peers and dedicated pastoral support, all underpinned by a range of £3,000 awards & £10,000 bursaries. 

The programme maximises your university experience by supporting you to:

• Make key connections with your peers
• Meet alumni and prospective employers
• Receive insightful content and opportunities from expert staff across the university including the Academic Skills Service, Student Wellbeing, Study Abroad, Financial Support Team and the Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise Service
• Access relevant mentoring for every stage of your study
• Be kept informed and mindful of best practice for physical and emotional wellbeing within the university environment

Alongside Ignite Staff, content is delivered by a range of contributors, including key University of Southampton Alumni from underrepresented backgrounds. The programme includes representation from current students and recent graduates, many of whom are from a widening participation background.

Members of University of Southampton's Professional Services, such as the Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise Service, Academic Skills Service, and the Student Wellbeing Team are also involved to enrich the programme and provide relevant and engaging context on the wider support available.