Noun

1. aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee, applicant, applier

usage: an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

Adjective

1. aspirant, aspiring(prenominal), wishful, ambitious (vs. unambitious)

usage: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

See also: aspirant (Dictionary)