Answer: aspirant

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASPIRANT

Hopeful one

ASPIRANT

Wannabe

ASPIRANT

Person with a goal

ASPIRANT
"American Idol" contestant
ASPIRANT
Hopeful
ASPIRANTCandidate.
ASPIRANTAmbitious one.
ASPIRANTCandidate
ASPIRANTPosition seeker
ASPIRANTAmbitious one
ASPIRANTStriver
ASPIRANTHigh-hoper
ASPIRANTOne with a goal
ASPIRANTClimber