Mentoring = Experience + Opportunity (with a sprinkle of corporate banter). 😎😄 Cherryl. Cooper explains that The Amos Bursary’s mentoring programme is all about opening doors, dropping gems and challenging the ideas of exceptional young minds. 🧠 So if you have experience to share and some tea to spill on the realities of the corporate world, hit the link below and become a mentor today! 👏👀 #changingthenarrative #mentoredbyalegend #foodforthought
The Amos Bursary
Professional Training and Coaching
Promoting Excellence | Shaping Futures | Changing The Narrative
About us
Using our partnership model of personal and professional development we seek to empower young British people of African and Caribbean heritage to fulfil their academic and career potential and give back to society. Since 2009 we have been connecting universities and businesses with a pipeline of exceptional talent, enabling them to address social mobility, diversify their student intake and workforce and create role models for the future. 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 heritage. 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 are integral to everything we do.
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http://www.amosbursary.org.uk
External link for The Amos Bursary
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Professional Training , Personal Development , Career Development, and Mentoring
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London, GB
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West Midlands, GB
Employees at The Amos Bursary
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Petra Boucher
Certified Professional Virtual Assistant - 2018 AssistU VA of the Year
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Colleen Amos OBE
Co-Founder, Chief Executive the Amos Bursary , Lumina Learning Practitioner and Public Speaker
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Robert Marney CEng MCIBSE
Electrical Associate at Cundall - BCO Next Gen Mentor
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Charmaine Odusina
Head of Learning and Development | Lumina Practioner | Leadership | Transition into University and Work
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Meet the legend who mentors Ayo Adesida... 🏅 👏 2024/25 Mentor of the Year, Robert Marney CEng MCIBSE, has supported AB students navigate life, prepare for university and get ready for the corporate world for over 3 years. 📈 😇 He shared that mentoring has been a game-changer for both sides of the conversation. Are you ready to leave an imprint? Become a mentor with The Amos Bursary TODAY using the link in the comments! 🚀 #changingthenarrative #mentoredbyalegend #liftasyouclimb
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You give great advice, it’s time to make it official with The Amos Bursary! 😎✨ Mentoring is the ultimate share, where your professional and life experience can shape someone’s journey and build legacy. 💼💫 If you’re ready to guide, motivate and encourage a talented young person, sign up with the link in the comments or tag someone TODAY! 👏 #changingthenarrative #mentoredbyalegend #support
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We call this one “Power”. 😎 #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations started at the Grant Thornton UK Portraits of Power exhibition, all about Black brilliance, resilience, and impact in business, showing off our very own Colleen Amos OBE in her Power pose captured by Akin Ogboye. 🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations Jemima Ankuma for putting on a fantastic evening and to the fellow Power Posers: 🥳 💥Kanya King CBE 💥Piers Linney 💥Bianca Miller - Cole 💥Harry Matovu KC 💥Tunde B. 💥Maggie Semple, OBE, FCGI 💥Jane Oremosu , 💥Pauline Miller (Chartered, FCIPD) 💥Duro Oye 💥Dr Leanne Armitage 💥Kaye Sotomi 💥Mary A. #ChangingtheNarrative #PortraitsofPower
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We’re celebrating World Smile Day with huge grins, knowing we’re one step closer to meeting the next AMOS change-makers! 😆🥳 🚨 The Amos Bursary studentapplications CLOSE TONIGHT at 23:59! Swipe to see the timeline and what’s next... ⏰ Final call: Apply now with the link in the comments or share it with someone who should! 💥💜 #changingthenarrative #amosaffect #worldsmileday
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Building power skills. 💥 In The Amos Affect Ep.4, AB student Grace Obasohan - recognised as one of Future Leaders magazine Top 150 - shares how The Amos Bursary has helped her unlock the power of her voice and the value it brings to the world. 🗣️✨ Are you a Year 12 student with bold ideas, ready to refine how you share them? The Amos Bursary could be your launchpad. Apply today using the link in the comments before time runs out!⏰🎤 #changingthenarrative #amosaffect #confidence #futureleaders
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The countdown is ON! ⏰💨 If you are a Year 12 Student from African or Caribbean heritage, with 6 or more grade 6-9’s, and you were wondering why should you apply to AB, Student edition perks are here. 🤭 ONLY 5 days to go. Don’t wait - apply now using the link in the comments and thank yourself later! 🚀 #changingthenarrative #amosaffect #shapingfutures
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A new mindset: unlocked. 😏 The Amos Affect Ep3: While imposter syndrome whispers to many, that “you don’t belong”, at The Amos Bursary we help students to see it’s just brilliance in disguise. 💡 It’s time for them to flip the script, change the narrative and grab the opportunities waiting for them. Starting right here… there’s only 9 days left for Year 12 students to apply for the 2026 cohort - so be fast!⏳💨 #changingthenarrative #amosaffect #mindsetmatters Ife Alabi
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It was an unforgettable night in Liverpool... 💫 Represented by every part of the AMOS community, from a student, alum, mentors and partners, we showed out at the The National Diversity Awards! Our Community Organisation shortlist and Colleen Amos OBE’s Lifetime Achiever nomination, is shared with every single person who keeps The Amos Bursary magic flowing. 🫂 Thank you to those who continually supports us and voted. 💛 #changingthenarrative #nda2025 #community
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Do YOU want to change the narrative? 🚀✨ If you’re a Year 12 student, ready to elevate your skills to support your future and corporate career, The Amos Bursary is the place for you. 😌 Here’s how to get involved ...👇 Step 1 – Hit the link in the comments. 🔗 Step 2 – Check you meet the eligibility criteria. ✅ Step 3 – Complete the application form and submit your personal statement. 💬 🚨But be quick! ONLY 2 weeks left to apply to our game-changing, five-year programme. 🚨 #changingthenarrative #pathwaystopossibilities #amosaffect