Exeter Scholars

Year 10 and Year 12 Exeter Scholars Residentials are Open! Apply now

Opportunities for students from the South West to take part in exciting activities regularly across all of our campuses

Exeter Scholars is a free programme giving you the opportunity to find out more about university, develop a passion for a chosen subject, and gain first-hand experience of student life at the University of Exeter.

It will provide you with:

• An understanding of university life and an opportunity to hear directly from current university students about their experiences
• First-hand experience of a leading university and advice from world-class academics who are passionate about the subjects they teach
• An exciting insight into the type of research carried out by universities and the impact it can have on our everyday lives
• The chance to make new friends
• The opportunity to explore a subject of your choice through fully funded residential events and regular trips to one of our campuses
• Development of experience and knowledge to help you decide if university is right for you, and, if so, boost your university application
• Development of key skills to help with both your current studies and the transition to university-level study in the future
• A pathway to studying at the University of Exeter and access to the Exeter Scholars benefits packages

The programme offers opportunities for both South West-based and national students, has activity pathways starting in Year 10, and supports participants through to the end of Year 13. All pathways include exciting face-to-face events, as well as continued support and online activities to complete in your own time.

Click on the following links to find out more about the opportunities available to you and to check the programme eligibility criteria.