'aspirant' definitions:

Definition of 'aspirant'

From: WordNet
adjective
Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement [syn: aspirant, aspiring(a), wishful]
noun
An ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes" [syn: aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee]

Synonyms of 'aspirant'

From: Moby Thesaurus