An online webinar from Magdalene College, "Subject Matters: Choosing Your A Levels", for Year 11 students at state-maintained UK schools (and teachers and parents) thinking about highly selective universities.
British Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad (BAAO, run by BPhO)
A GCSE-level astronomy challenge made of two 25-minute online sections of 30 questions, sat in school between 30 October and 20 November 2026. Aimed at Year 10 but open to Years 7 to 11.
A supported entry programme from Lancaster University for Year 12 and 13 widening participation students, with campus events and a lower offer on completion. Applications close at 11:45pm on 20 November 2026.
A new free UK national geography quiz for post-16 students, run through schools in a fortnight in November 2026; strong scorers can be considered for the UK team for the International Geography Olympiad.
University of Cambridge research institutes (CIMR and partners)
A free widening-participation lab work experience programme for Year 12 state-school students around Cambridgeshire, run by University of Cambridge research institutes over February half term.
A programme from Lancaster Medical School for Year 12 students exploring Medicine, with case-based learning experience and a guaranteed interview on completion. Applications close at 11:45pm on 20 November 2026.
A free, twelve-month University of Leeds programme for Year 12 students from widening participation backgrounds who want to study Dentistry or Medicine. Applications close on 22 November 2026.
A free programme helping Black African and Caribbean students, and mixed-race students with Black African or Caribbean heritage, at UK state schools to apply successfully to Oxford and Cambridge.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A week of clinical or non-clinical work experience at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals for the 15-19 February 2027 cohort; applications are first come, first served.
A free University of Leeds programme for Year 12 students from widening participation backgrounds who are interested in Psychology. Applications close on 22 November 2026.
Harrow School offers 13+ scholarships in music, art, drama, design technology and engineering and academic study (sport applications closed on 30 September 2026), each worth 5% of the fees. The deadline for the remaining categories is 22 November 2026.