Programs

A residential outdoor adventure course from The Outward Bound Trust for ages 16-17, lasting 14 days (13 nights away, multi-day expeditions), with courses from 28 June 2027 and charity funding available.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• Fee: £1,779

A free series of one-hour online talks from Oxford graduates in maths, science and humanities topics for Year 12 and interested Year 11 students, running from November 2026 to February 2027.

• Year 11–12 / S4–S5
• No fee

A series of short online evening sessions from Newcastle University for Year 12 students covering courses, study skills, student life and subject tasters. The 2027 series has not been announced.

• Year 12
• Cost not published

A monthly problem-sheet programme to prepare UK students for the British Mathematical Olympiad rounds, with a limited number of volunteer mentors. Teachers nominate students through their UKMT Competition Profile.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Cost not published

A Royal Navy scholarship of £1,500 a year, paid to parents or guardians, supporting A-level, Higher or Advanced Higher study towards becoming an Engineer Officer. Applicants can apply from Year 11, S4 or Year 12 in Northern Ireland.

• Year 11 / S4
• Cost not published

An essay prize from Trinity College Cambridge for students in Year 12 or the Lower Sixth. Students answer one question from a published list. Trinity says information for 2027 will be posted on its essay prizes page in February 2027.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

A day at the University of Leeds for Year 12 and 13 A-level Maths students, with a choice of mathematical activities, an optional campus tour and the W. P. Milne Sixth Form lecture. The 2027 date and lecturer are still to be announced.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

A £500-a-year scholarship from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol for students who study at least a third of their university course in Welsh, in any subject at a Welsh university.

• Year 13 / Year 14 (NI)
• Cost not published

A three-day virtual work experience programme in accountancy and professional services for Year 12-13 and S5-S6 students from lower socio-economic backgrounds at non-selective state schools. Applications for 2026 are closed and 2027 had not been announced.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• No fee

Annual Easter residential Study Days at Oriel College for Year 12 non-selective state school students (Classics, English, Music and a Women and Non-Binary Students in STEM day), with all expenses covered. The 2027 call has not yet been published.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

A free residential Year 12 performing arts summer experience at ARU Cambridge (27 June to 1 July 2027) for actors, singers, dancers and backstage students.

• Year 12
• No fee

A free two-year University of Nottingham scheme for Year 12 students from anywhere in the UK, mostly online with a VIP open day, with extra benefits for eligible Tier 1 students. Applications are now open.

• Year 12
• No fee