University of Liverpool (Widening Participation and Outreach)
A University of Liverpool programme for Year 12 students at partner schools in Greater Merseyside, with masterclasses and workshops and a guaranteed conditional offer on completion. Applications are open.
National Youth Dance Company (NYDC, hosted by Sadler's Wells)
NYDC runs free experience workshops around England each year for dancers aged 16-18, which also act as recruitment for the next cohort of the company, led by a guest artistic director.
A three-day, two-night residential for Year 10 students at partner schools in the West Midlands, with subject tasters led by academics, campus tours and student ambassadors. Applications open again in January 2027.
A ten-week investment analysis competition for teams of three to six girls in Scottish secondary schools and colleges (S3-S6), with a live final in Edinburgh and school prizes of up to £1,000.
The New Forest Junior Rangers scheme gives 11 to 18-year-olds free practical conservation sessions, usually on the first Saturday of each month, alongside the National Park Authority engagement team.
A one-year, full-time, paid technical theatre apprenticeship at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, with placements at partner venues across Wales and a Level 3 Technical Theatre qualification.
The Orwell Award offers fully funded Sixth Form places at Eton to talented boys from UK state schools whose opportunities have been limited. Applications for 2027 have closed and applications for 2028 entry open on 1 July 2027.
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University of Strathclyde (Faculty of Engineering)
A fully funded four-day non-residential engineering programme at the University of Strathclyde for S3 girls from schools across Scotland, with 100 places.
A two-year on-campus pathway for Year 12 students in South West England, run by the University of Exeter, with subject strands in Exeter and Cornwall. The 2027 intake has not been announced.
Department for the Economy (nidirect, Student Finance NI)
A means-tested £30 a week Education Maintenance Allowance for 16 to 19 year olds in Northern Ireland studying an eligible course, plus two possible £100 bonus payments. 2026 to 2027 forms are now available.