British Physics Olympiad (BPhO) with the University of Oxford Department of Physics
A free one-day British Physics Olympiad taster for Year 10 state school students interested in A level physics, with problem solving, a research talk and advice on studying physics. The 2027 date is not yet announced.
University of Liverpool, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, with UKESF and Apple
A summer campus day at the University of Liverpool for girls in Years 11 to 13 interested in electronics, computer science or engineering, with a sample lecture, department tour and a hands-on microcontroller session using an Arduino kit to keep. The 2027 date has not been announced.
Bursaries of £165 to £300 towards Tall Ships Youth Trust Youth Crew voyages for 12 to 25-year-olds who feel unable to join because of their circumstances.
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO)
The National Youth Orchestra audits musicians aged 13-18 at about Grade 8 standard each year for its residential courses and concerts. Applications and auditions are free and bursaries are available.
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Cost not published
Partial fundingApplications not open yetQualification required
A two-year access-to-opportunity programme at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys for Year 12 students from lower socio-economic backgrounds at non-selective state schools near its UK offices.
Interactive maths lecture shows for 14 to 17 year olds in theatres across England, with leading maths speakers presenting mathematics in real-world contexts. Teachers book seats for Year 11 and 12 groups.
A residential outdoor adventure course from The Outward Bound Trust for ages 16-17, lasting 7 days (6 nights away, 2 nights on expedition), with courses from 19 July 2027 and charity funding available.
A week of work experience with the Education and Outreach Department at The National Archives in Kew for students in Years 10-13. Applications for Summer 2027 are due to open in January 2027.
A school-year robotics programme in which teams of up to 15 young people aged 12 to 18 design, build and code a robot, run outreach and compete at regional tournaments and the UK Championship. Registration for 2026-27 has closed; teams can register interest now for the 2027-28 season.
A team competition in which German learners research a sustainability issue in their school community and present it in German at a live online press conference. Run by the Goethe-Institut UK and open to schools across the UK.
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales, run by National Youth Arts Wales, auditions brass players aged 16 to 22 from Wales each autumn for a summer residency and tour.