A free three-day residential at the University of Leeds for Year 10 students from widening participation backgrounds who want to explore Medicine. The 2027 cycle has not been announced.
University of Plymouth (Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Dental School)
Peninsula Pathways is a widening participation programme for secondary school and sixth form students in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset who want to study medicine, dentistry, biomedical science or medical science, with workshops, e-mentoring and a five-day summer work experience programme.
A branch of Sea Cadets for 13 to 18 year olds combining water activities with adventure training including orienteering, fieldcraft and weapons handling.
A free four-day, three-night maths residential at King's College for UK state school students about to enter Year 13, exploring mathematics beyond the school curriculum with King's Mathematics Fellows. Applications for 2027 are not open yet; interest can be registered.
Funded places on a 7 day Ridge Adventure or 14 day Summit Adventure at Outward Bound Loch Eil in the Highlands for 14 to 17 year olds from Scotland who need financial support, nominated or applying with an application form.
An annual video competition from St Edmund Hall in which UK state school students in Years 11-13 answer one of an academic's "big" questions in a video of five minutes or less. The 2026 round has closed; registration of interest for 2027 is open.
Subject-strand taster programme at Queen Mary Mile End campus for eligible Year 12 students from state-funded schools. The next application window has not been announced.
University of Cambridge (Undergraduate Admissions)
A free online applicant support programme from the University of Cambridge for high-attaining Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds, with workshops, interview practice and a student mentor. The 2027 round is due to be announced in spring 2027.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with Geographical magazine
An annual geography competition for pupils from primary to A Level, in which students respond to a new theme with a poster, or an Esri StoryMap at Key Stage 5. The 2027 theme and deadline had not been announced on the official page when checked.