Royal Economic Society (Discover Economics), sponsored by KPMG UK
An annual Royal Economic Society competition in which Year 10-13 students analyse a contemporary economic question in a blog of up to 1,000 words, a video, a podcast or slides, alone or in groups of up to five. The 2027 round had not been announced on the official site.
Up to £4,250 a year for young people in Scotland facing financial barriers to university; pupils must be nominated by a school, college, university or voluntary organisation. The 2027 round has not been announced.
S5–S6
Cost not published
Partial fundingApplications not open yetNomination required
The National Youth Choir of Wales, run by National Youth Arts Wales, auditions singers aged 16 to 22 from Wales each autumn for a summer residency and concert tour.
A week on the University of Glasgow campus for S5 pupils at Glasgow City Council schools, in one of four academic streams, including the Academic Skills module and the University Open Day.
Work experience placements of up to one week shadowing in an NHS Highland workplace for school pupils aged 15 or over in the Highland and Argyll and Bute council areas.
A year-long social mobility programme for Year 12 and S5 students in England and Scotland with online workshops, a mentor, a laptop and a paid week of work experience at Addleshaw Goddard offices. The 2026-27 intake applied in September 2026; the 2027-28 window had not been announced when checked.
A two-week work experience programme at Buxton Opera House for Year 10 to 13 students living within 30 miles, with applications opening in November 2026.
University of St Andrews and Fife College (First Chances Fife)
A widening access programme from the University of St Andrews and Fife College for eligible S5 and S6 pupils in Fife, with campus days, tutorials, lab sessions, online skills academies and UCAS support.