The Seren: Supporting Wales’ Brightest programme was developed following the Oxbridge review that was commissioned by the Welsh government in 2012 and led by Paul Murphy MP.
The review looked at why Welsh students were less successful than their English and Northern Irish counterparts at gaining entry into the leading universities.
It found that low self-esteem and a lack of academic self-confidence were part of the problem.
Following on from the recommendations of the review, the Welsh government is establishing three different geographical pilot hubs that will allow some of the most talented and able local students to gather together to access high-level support and mentoring.
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