The aim of the scheme is to provide positive role models to local school pupils and to raise their aspiration and motivations towards continuing education beyond their compulsory schooling.
Why take part?
Previous bp Student Tutors have indicated several benefits from getting involved in the scheme, including improving their CV, and gaining work experience. They have told us that the scheme developed their confidence and their communication skills.
Whilst the scheme is not formally assessed, all tutors who complete their 8 weeks of tutoring are awarded a Certificate of Participation at an Awards Ceremony.
“I have gained the confidence to stand in front of a class and run a revision quiz with the pupils. This experience has given me an insight into planning a lesson and the workload of a teacher. I am glad to have pushed myself to go into a new environment.”
bp Student Tutor , 2022/2023, University of Aberdeen
What's involved?
The scheme provides students with the opportunity to tutor pupils, on a voluntary basis, in an Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire school for one morning or afternoon per week for a period of eight weeks from January/February to March/April.
Who is eligible to take part?
You are eligible to participate in the scheme if you are studying at Level 3 or above (including Postgraduate Taught and Research students). Please note however that you MUST be a registered student for the duration of the scheme (October 2024 - April 2025).
How to apply
If you want to apply for the bp Student Tutoring scheme you MUST attend one of our information sessions which take place in October each year.
At the information session you will learn more about the bp Student Tutoring Scheme including:
- The requirements of the scheme including the scheme timeline, time commitment and PVG Disclosure.
- The benefits of participating in the scheme and how it can help you to build upon and develop your skills and attributes.
- Further details on how to apply and the recruitment process.
Further Information
If you have further questions please email bptutors@abdn.ac.uk