Amos Bursary

The Amos Bursary - Promoting Excellence | Shaping Futures We are the Amos Bursary (AB) helping Britain’s talented young people of African and Caribbean heritage fulfil their academic potential, attend top universities, secure good professional jobs in which they can excel and give back to society. British men of African Caribbean heritage are still the most unrepresented in key positions throughout the UK. Since 2009 we have been building relationships with a wide network of universities, mentors, sponsors and corporate partners to bring about change. We provide the personal professional development and connections needed to give these young men and women the confidence and opportunity to excel. We bring together businesses committed to diversity, with a pool of exceptional talent. We are changing the narrative about our young people and overcoming negative perceptions. Our Values Ambitious We are driven to make dreams a reality and support students to achieve their potential. We are motivated to succeed. We are serious about our goals so put the tools in place to achieve them. We take action and get results for our community of young people of African and Caribbean descent Excellence We promote excellence and enable natural talent to flourish. We see the bigger picture and recognise that not all lessons can be taught in the classroom, but need a nurturing environment or access to opportunities Collaborative We build strong relationships, connecting individuals and businesses with bright, young talent. Young people who are smart, savvy and entrepreneurial. Togetherness and building a community is integral to everything we do.