Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (online work experience)
A free-to-apply week of online work experience with the Science and Technology Facilities Council for UK students in Years 10 to 13 (S4-S6 in Scotland, Years 11-14 in Northern Ireland) who live far from an STFC site or have access barriers. Applications open in January 2027.
A University of Sheffield programme for Year 12 students who want to study dentistry or a dental-related degree, working with dental undergraduates and attending a residential. Applications open each September.
Royal Holloway, University of London (Department of Electronic Engineering)
A one-week summer work experience placement in Royal Holloway's Department of Electronic Engineering, where students carry out their own electronics or engineering project with technician support. Applications for summer 2027 open on 23 November 2026.
A free three-day residential at Sidney Sussex College for female and non-binary students about to start Year 13 who are interested in a STEM subject, with taster sessions, Oxbridge preparedness sessions and college tours. Applications for 2027 are not currently open.
Council for British Archaeology (Young Archaeologists' Club)
A volunteering and leadership pathway for 16-17 year olds who support their local Young Archaeologists' Club branch, with an optional 24-month Progression Pathway and mentoring.
English Heritage's national youth engagement programme lets people aged 16-25 join as Youth Associates throughout the year to hear about heritage opportunities and take part in online meet-ups.
A short-film competition for young filmmakers aged 25 and under in the UK and Ireland, screened at the Cinemagic Belfast festival each October. The 2026 call closed on 3 August 2026.
A residential outdoor adventure course from The Outward Bound Trust for ages 13-15, lasting 14 days (13 nights away, multi-day expeditions), with courses from 28 June 2027 and charity funding available.
A targeted Swansea University programme of day events, subject tasters and a short summer school for first-year A-Level and BTEC students in South West Wales from backgrounds under-represented in higher education.
The National Theatre's national youth theatre festival, open to school, youth theatre and voluntary-organisation companies of young people aged 13 to 19 to stage new plays on professional stages.
A team engineering and design challenge where students in Years 10–13 form a fictional company to design a space settlement in response to a Request for Proposal, with regional heats and a National Final.