Eligibilty
Requirements
You may apply to a UK Summer School if you:
- Are studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent)
- Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the UK
Additional criteria
If you meet the above requirements, we will look at the following criteria when we consider your application:
- Have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades 9 – 6 (A*-B), including English and Maths. A minimum of two of these qualifications should be at grades 9 – 7. Or five A or B grades at National 5 including one A
- Would be in the first generation of your family to attend university
- Have been in receipt of Free School Meals whilst at secondary school
- Attend a school or college with a below-average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education
- Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation
- Have been looked after or in care
The more criteria you meet, the more likely you are to secure a place. Not meeting all of these will not disqualify you
There is room on the application form and teacher verification to explain any extenuating circumstances that might impact your application
If you are (or have been) looked after, accommodated or in care, you only need to meet the age, school and academic requirements.
Our 2021 cohort
100%
met at least 3 of our additional criteria
75%
would be in the first in their family to attend university
43%
had been eligible for free school meals
71%
came from a Sutton Trust target school