New Scholars 2011

Zara Joyce
Norwich
"I chose the Apprenticeship route because university never appealed to me - I wanted to earn money and learn on the job at the same time."

"I found out about the scholarship through a poster at school. I knew about Kaplan as an Apprenticeship training provider already, but was pleased when I found out about the scholarship opportunity."

“I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity with Kaplan. I’ve only ever wanted to earn and learn at the same time, so this route is perfect for me and will give me loads of experience for my future career, when I plan to own my own accountancy firm. I feel very lucky to be awarded a Kaplan Scholarship and can’t wait to start at the end of the summer.”

Joe Brennan
Liverpool
"My teacher knew that I wanted to do accountancy at university and thought I could consider an Apprenticeship too.  I soon realised that a Kaplan Apprenticeship would give me a better opportunity to learn and also get experience in accountancy. It seemed to just make more sense really."

“I’m made up to have been given this opportunity with Kaplan. It seemed to make the most sense to learn and gain work experience at the same time, so this route is right for me and will prepare me to run my own firm in the future. I want to be my own boss so I can’t think of a better way to learn the ropes.  I was really shocked to be awarded a Kaplan Scholarship and can’t wait to start at the end of the summer.”

Jonathan Bennett
Birmingham
"I applied to University but then realised that working and learning would be the best route for me."

"What I like about the scholarship is that it is so flexible and it will allow me to have a lot of free choice. In the future I’d like to move to London and work for a large accountancy firm."

"To know that I am part of only a handful of people in the country to win a scholarship is an amazing feeling."

“It feels fantastic to have been given this opportunity with Kaplan. I’m keen to work and learn at the same time and as I hope to have my own firm eventually, this route is perfect for me and will give a wealth of experience for my future career.  It is such an amazing feeling to be awarded a Kaplan Scholarship and I can’t wait to begin my journey at the end of the summer.”

Kevin Donkor
London
“I knew that as an accountant that you don’t need to have a university degree to be fully qualified. An Apprenticeship would allow me to work for a top company, have my qualifications paid for and also gain actual office and accountancy experience, as well as training.”

“I knew there were a large number of applications in London for a Kaplan Scholarship, so to be chosen was brilliant.”

“I’m ecstatic to have been given this opportunity with Kaplan and to work within a top accountancy firm. I’m keen to gain a few years more experience, to gain client trust and get myself ahead of the game. This will enable me to work and learn at the same time, giving me loads of experience for my future career."

"I’d like to thank my teachers and my family for their continued support throughout the process. I was really proud to be awarded a Kaplan Scholarship and can’t wait to start at the end of the summer.”

Simon Lock
Leeds
“I wanted to take advantage of the experience I could learn on the job, as well as the financial advantages as well – seemed to make more sense rather than paying for university and having to search for a job after that.”
 

“I initially contacted Kaplan to find out about routes to go down in order for me to study accountancy and they recommended Apprenticeships.”

“I didn’t expect that I would be successful and awarded with a Scholarship, so I was very pleased!”

Toby Driver
Leicester
“I did apply to university to do Maths and Finance or Business and Accounting, however, I soon realised that an Apprenticeship would get me to the same place quicker.”
 

“I attended a university event at Loughborough University and Kaplan was there. I also attended their Summer School last year.”

“I want to become a chartered accountant and then maybe depending on whether I think of a decent idea, start my own business using those skills.”

“I’m thrilled to have been given this opportunity with Kaplan. I’m really keen to work and learn at the same time, so this route is ideal for me and will give me loads of experience for my future career, where I hope to start my own business. It’s only just sunk in that I have been awarded a Kaplan Scholarship and can’t wait to start at the end of August.”