Aspire Leadership Program

Aspire is a unique professional development and personal enrichment program that’s been specifically designed by the University of Western Sydney to cultivate and enhance the leadership qualities of our most gifted high school students.

The Aspire program is a practical response to the need for higher levels of professional skills and better leadership capabilities, over and above academic excellence, that more and more prospective employers are looking for in graduates. This is what makes Aspire so different, because it aims to produce successful professionals rather than just graduates.

Aspire will build upon your existing qualities and skills by encouraging you, and giving you the needed support, to become an actively interested and engaged community member, as well as providing valuable networking opportunities for you now and in the future.

By being a part of Aspire you will have the opportunity to get involved in:

•    Aspire Programs - seminars, workshops and welcome retreat
•    Internships and other relevant work experience
•    Campus life through University Service
•    Volunteering through Community Engagement
•    Social events, networking, and having fun

As an Aspire Scholar you will enjoy exclusive privileges and have unique access to the following:

•    Recognition of your participation with a Certificate
•    Valuable networking opportunities within the professional community
•    Invitation to an exclusive Vice Chancellor’s function
•    VIP Invitations to UWS Open Days and other annual events
•    Exclusive members-only entry and use of the Aspire website (Virtual Community) and content,  providing you with 24-hour access to the latest learning, event notification and knowledge opportunities
•    Aspire Member discounts and gifts
•    Our Aspire magazine sent to you quarterly
•    Pod casts and Blogs of Aspire workshop presentations

Who Can Aspire?

Aspire is an invitation-only opportunity for young, talented people with leadership abilities and ambitions, to become part of an elite group of high achieving undergraduate students.  Only the very best qualify for selection.

Students are invited to Aspire on the basis of their UAI score ( a minimum UAI of 90 ) as well as their personal qualities, leadership potential, motivation and non-academic achievements such as community service or engagement. A very high UAI in itself is not enough, as students whose personal interests and achievements are limited are less likely to be invited.

Students also need to be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, who are entering their first year of undergraduate studies, with the added motivation to undertake a series of activities and programs to develop their professional skills.

To be considered for the Aspire program you need to demonstrate the following attributes and experiences:

•    You have been active in and made a significant contribution to your school or been involved in community activities.  
•    You have shown initiative or leadership.  
•    You communicate well.  
•    You enjoy engaging with other people.  
•    You are ambitious and keen to contribute in your chosen field.  
•    You care about what is happening in your community, your country and the world at large. 

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Related Documents:

• Aspire Workshop Program (PDF, 36Kb)
• Serious Umbrella Brochure (PDF, 450Kb)

For more information email or call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669