University of Exeter Exeter Scholars programme
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Want a head start for university? Join the University of Exeter Scholars summer programme to explore campus life, study subject strands with academics, go on field trips and access uni facilities—build skills, boost your application and graduate as an Exeter Scholar.
The Exeter Scholars programme from the University of Exeter is an outreach programme for students in Years 10 to 13 that provides insight into university life and a subject-specific experience. Pathways are tailored by year group and location, and may include on-campus residentials, subject strands taught by academics, field trips and access to university facilities.
Participants who complete the required activities can graduate as a University of Exeter Scholar and may later qualify as a Senior Scholar via an online assessment. Year 12 pathways include a 10-month On-Campus programme and a Virtual Pathway offered as a two-week virtual activities fortnight in February.
Applications for Year 12 On-Campus and Virtual pathways open on Monday 15th September (see programme pages for the current year). Residentials include accommodation in university halls for those attending and are a compulsory element for some Year 12 strands.
The programme offers travel reimbursement for costs incurred while completing the pathway and funds travel to certain University events for successful graduates. There are both South West-specific and nationwide pathways: South West pathways serve young people living in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset, while nationwide pathways serve participants from other areas.
Full entry requirements, pass criteria and details of supplementary activities vary by strand and are provided on the relevant application pages.
Graduate as a University of Exeter Scholar; opportunity to qualify as a Senior Scholar via an online assessment
15 Sept 2025
15 Sept 2025
Year 12 On-Campus / Year 12 Virtual (applications open Monday 15th September — page context references Sept 2025)
Location
- Targeted at students in Years 10 to 13 (UK school years).
- South West pathways available to participants living in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol or Dorset.
- Nationwide pathways available to participants living outside Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol or Dorset.
- Year 12 applicants: application entry point available between September and October; pathway-specific entry requirements and pass criteria apply.
- Attendance at a university campus at least once is required for all pathways (residential attendance is compulsory for certain Year 12 residential strands).
- Year 10 Residential Pathway (South West & National) will not be running in 2026 (as stated).
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