Programs

Free NHS England-funded dental residential summer schools (Queen Mary University of London listed) for Year 11 and 12 students in England from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Year 11–12
• No fee

Free NHS England-funded medical residential summer schools at participating medical schools for Year 11 and 12 students in England from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Year 11–12
• No fee

A paid week of work experience at an international law firm's London office for Year 12 state-school students.

• Year 12
• No fee

Subject essay competitions run by Fitzwilliam College for Year 12 students, covering Ancient World and Classics, Archaeology, Economics, English, Environment/Law/Economics, the Medieval World, Slavonic Studies and a new Hispanic Studies competition.

• Year 12 / S5
• Cost not published

The Chaucer Heritage Trust's tenth annual writing competition: a poem or story of up to 500 words on 'Transformations' in the spirit of The Canterbury Tales, with Junior, Intermediate (11–14) and Senior (15–18) categories.

• Grades not published
• No fee

One-day tasters or week-long shadowing placements from June to August at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals, prioritising local Year 12 students.

• Year 12
• Cost not published

Five Ash Music Scholarships give free instrumental tuition at the Royal College of Music for three years to new Imperial undergraduates. The closing date for applications is 28 February 2027.

• Year 13 / S6
• Cost not published

Advanced drama training for young people aged 13-18 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, developing text work, improvisation and expressive skills with experienced drama staff.

• Year 10–13
• Cost not published

Advanced conservatoire-level training for children and young people aged 8-18 on Saturdays at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, including individual instrumental lessons, chamber music, orchestras, choirs and workshops.

• Year 10–13
• Cost not published

Observational work experience placements at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals for students aged 14 and over (non-clinical) or 16 and over (clinical), with a window for May to July 2027 placements.

• Year 10–13
• Cost not published

150 scholarships worth £15,000 off international tuition fees for outstanding international students starting an undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter in September 2027.

• Year 13 / S6
• Cost not published

A free six-week online law course from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, hosted on FutureLearn, for 16 to 18-year-olds considering a law degree in the UK. The course restarts on 25 January 2027 and registration stays open until 8 March 2027.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• No fee