Programs

Young Scot's volunteering service for 11 to 26 year olds in Scotland, with free projects, workshops and panels where young people have their say with organisations such as the Scottish Government, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

• Grades not published
• No fee

The oldest and largest school debating competition in England and Wales, established in 1957, for teams of up to five students aged 11-18.

• Year 10–13
• Fee: £65

A week-long hybrid work experience programme at Arup offices in Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool and Whitehaven for 14-17 year olds, giving insight into engineering, design and consultancy in the built and natural environment. The 2027 edition had not been announced when checked.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A week of work experience at Brodies LLP for S4 to S6 students from less privileged backgrounds through PRIMED for Law, with mentoring and exposure to all areas of the business.

• S4–S6
• Cost not published

A two-day virtual Deloitte programme for Year 12 students interested in apprenticeships, particularly encouraging applications from students of Black heritage.

• Year 12 / S5
• Cost not published

Care to Learn pays up to £180 a week per child (£195 in London) towards childcare for parents aged under 20 at the start of a publicly funded course in England.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

A social mobility programme for Year 12 students in the Leeds area: four days of hybrid work experience at the Bank of England, a year of online mentoring and a bursary of up to £10,000 for one student. The 2027 round had not been announced when checked.

• Year 12
• No fee

A University of Leeds competition for Key Stage 4 students who film a 2 to 3 minute talk about a work of art, linked to the National Gallery Articulation Prize. The 2027 edition has not been announced.

• Year 10–11
• Cost not published

Bursaries of up to £1,250 (North Wales award) and up to £500 (All-Wales award) for UK students starting a Welsh degree at Bangor University.

• Year 13
• Cost not published

A residential outdoor adventure course from The Outward Bound Trust for ages 16-17, lasting 5 days (4 nights away, 1 night on expedition), with courses from 5 July 2027 and charity funding available.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• Fee: £662

Beale Awards are means-tested bursaries giving girls a fully or partially funded day or boarding place at Cheltenham Ladies' College, from 1% to 100% of fees. The next Year 12 round has not been announced; families should get in touch in Year 10.

• Year 10–11
• Cost not published

A free online team programming competition for UK pupils up to Year 11, sat in school in two rounds in early 2027 with a practice round open now. Teachers register their school; no coding expertise is needed.

• Year 10–11 / S3–S4
• No fee