Eligibility and Benefits
Entry Criteria
The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are open to all students (home UK only) in Year 12 or equivalent in 2011-12 at state / maintained schools or colleges in the UK.
Priority will be given to students who meet all or most of the following criteria:
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will be the first generation in their family to attend university
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have achieved at least 5 A/A*s at GCSE
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are taking relevant subjects in relation to the subject stream they are applying for
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attend schools or colleges with a low overall A-level (or equivalent) point score
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come from neighbourhoods with low overall progression rates to higher education
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are under the age of 18 at the time of the summer school
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come from neighbourhoods that are less advantaged in terms of income and other factors
Benefits
What are the benefits of the Summer School?
The Summer School offers a wide variety of activities and experiences with countless benefits, including:
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insight into courses you might like to study after A-levels
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a free "try before you buy" experience of university campus life
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advice on UCAS applications, personal statements and finance
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e-Mentoring support throughout Year 13
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help with revisioin for A2 exams
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great experience for your UCAS application and CV
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new friends and a lot of fun!
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£1,000 per year towards study at the University of Nottingham
Apply Now
Applications for the 2012 Sutton Trust Summer Schools have now closed. Applications for the 2013 Summer Schools will open in January 2013.
Further details can be found on the Sutton Trust Website