University of Southampton

The Ignite Programme

At the University of Southampton, we believe that all students deserve the same opportunities, regardless of their background. That’s the difference you can make by supporting Ignite Programme with a monthly gift today.

The Ignite Programme supports 60 ambitious first-year students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds each year. It provides students like Jamie with a life-changing package of support to ensure they can thrive at Southampton and secure for themselves a bright future after graduation.

Ignite is fully funded by generous donations from our alumni and supporter community.

By making a regular gift to the Ignite Programme, you will be supporting a student throughout their degree, providing them with access to:

Vital financial support, so they can focus on their studies instead of worrying about how they will pay for essentials like rent, food, or transport.
Guaranteed paid work experience so they can gain essential employability skills and explore their career options.
Innovative workshops to help them learn new skills and grow in confidence.

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What your regular gift will support

100% of your gift will go to the Ignite Programme.

£10 a month could help a student with travel costs to and from their classes

£25 a month could help a student buy study materials for their course

£50 a month could give a student the chance to say yes to an opportunity, like attending a skills workshop or joining a student club

£100 a month could provide another hardworking student with a place on the Ignite Programme

£250 a month could help a student feel secure by covering essential food and living costs

Your regular gift to the Ignite Programme means so much more than financial support. By donating, you will be showing a student you believe in them.

Leave a gift in your will

Find out more about how to leave a lasting impact by remembering us in your will. Please contact our Legacy Manager, Nicola Clark - n.clark@soton.ac.uk or visit our legacy page here.

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