What does the SMF do?

The SMF offers students who meet our eligibility criteria the chance to join our Aspiring Professionals Programme, on which they will be mentored by a professional in the career area of their choice, and may undertake a summer internship placement. We also provide a programme of advice to support students through the university application process. We offer these supports because we want to enable bright students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to inform themselves about their career and university choices, and empower themselves to make the right career decisions at the right time.

Eligibility Criteria:

• In Year 12 / Lower Sixth
• In receipt of Education Maintenance Allowance
• In possession of at least 5 As at GCSE
• Predicted at least ABB for A-level

What do I have to do?

For each student applying to the APP,  we require a teacher to support their application.

Once the student has completed their application form, they will be given a unique identifying number which you will need to complete their teacher reference.

To provide a reference for a student who has already completed their form, please click here or visit the ‘Apply’ section of our website.

Please note that we must receive both the completed student application form and teacher reference by the deadline of 30th November 2009.