This page will be regularly updated with opportunities which are designed to support under-represented or disadvantaged students to achieve a place at a top university.
Considering applying to Oxbridge?
Target Oxbridge is a free program that aims to help black students and students of mixed race with black heritage increase their chances of getting into the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge (known collectively as Oxbridge).
Welcome to the 93% Club
We are the 93% of people who went to state schools in the UK. Despite our number, we occupy a much smaller percentage of top roles: 34% of FTSE 350 CEOs, 35% of senior judges, 43% of the House of Lords, 56% of journalists, and so the list goes on…
That’s why we’re building a members’ club to rival some of the most exclusive and expensive clubs in the UK. We’re taking a centuries-old system and repurposing it to change society.
Sutton Trust
Social mobility in Britain is low. The educational opportunities and life chances of a child born today are strongly linked to their parents’ socio-economic background. This is the challenge we face.
Since 1997 and under the leadership of our founder, Sir Peter Lampl, the Sutton Trust has worked to address this. We fight for social mobility from birth to the workplace so that every young person – no matter who their parents are, what school they go to, or where they live – has the chance to succeed in life.
The Social Mobility Foundation
We unlock potential, broaden horizons, create opportunities and unlock potential with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background.
Amos Bursary
This year, we have has a record number of Year 12 students accepted on to this amazing programme. This programme is available to all students of Afro Caribbean heritage to apply to.
10,000 Black Interns and 10,000 Able Interns
We provide paid internships for Black students and graduates through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, and paid internships for disabled students and graduates of all ethnicities, through the 10,000 Able Interns programme across a range of UK industries.
10000internsfoundation.com/our-programmes/
Zero Gravity
We don't let barriers block our view of what's possible. We spot unrecognised talent and unlock it, spreading opportunity across the UK and powering high-potential students into top universities and careers.
Young Professionals
Helping thousands of students to accelerate their careers in apprenticeship and work experience programs.
Social Mobility Business Partnership
SMBP brings together over 170 professional services firms, commercial organisations and professional sports teams committed to supporting students from low income backgrounds in their pursuit of a career, in particular, as a legal or finance professional.
Pathways to Law - Sutton Trust Programme
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STUDYING LAW? ARE YOU THE FIRST IN YOUR FAMILY TO GO TO UNIVERSITY? DO YOU RECEIVE THE SIXTH FORM BURSARY? If so, this may the perfect opportunity for you!
Pathways to Law - Sutton Trust Pathways
Studying Social Science
Charis is the organiser of the CLS Spring/Summer School: https://cls.ucl.ac.uk/cls-year-12-spring-school/.
See IOE blog on last year's programme: https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2023/10/24/can-we-level-the-social-sciences-playing-field-reflections-from-clss-first-ever-summer-school/.
This is a widening participation and access initiative targeting Year 12 state school students attending schools in London. We have recently opened applications for the 2024 year, and are trying to advertise this to eligible students in London: https://forms.office.com/e/mpjABAU2nF.