Program

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.

• Year 10 / S3
• Gratis

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.

• Year 11–13
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 12
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 11–12
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• Biaya: £991

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.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Biaya: £399

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.

• Year 11–12 / S4–S5
• Biaya belum diumumkan

A week of hands-on work experience in health and social care with NHS Ayrshire & Arran, open to all S5 and S6 pupils in Ayrshire secondary schools.

• S5–S6
• Biaya belum diumumkan

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.

• Year 12–13
• Biaya: £30