Tynybedw Law Bursary - King's College London Law School is offering The Tynybedw Law Bursary to a selected Welsh student who begins an undergraduate Law degree at King's College London in September 2025. Applications for this bursary are open now to learners in Wales who are in Year 13 and are currently making applications to study Law at university. The cash bursary is worth £8,000 in the first and second years of the recipient's degree, and £9,000 in their final year.

Reading University has an exciting new undergraduate scholarship scheme focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future. They will be offering up to 400 scholarships per year (300 in 2025), for high-achieving students. Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions), for maintenance and living costs. They will also receive access to opportunities including:

• developing knowledge and leadership skills relevant to addressing climate and nature issues

• engaging in cross-disciplinary learning and activities

• taking positive action for sustainability

• building relevant networks

• being part of a growing community of global sustainability leaders of the future

• dedicated careers support and the potential to enhance employability.

Winner of The Times and The Sunday Times Sustainable University of the Year 2025, the University of Reading is renowned for world-class research in climate change and its impacts on the environment and society. No matter your background or your subject of interest, they want to enable the next generation to build an environmentally sustainable world to lead positive change. To be considered eligible for the scholarship, you will need to:

• Currently hold an offer for a University of Reading undergraduate programme in 2025/26

• Achieve grades AAA or above in your A levels (or equivalent qualification) or AAB for students eligible for a contextualised offer

• successfully complete the scholarship application process for this scheme.

Full terms and conditions for the scholarship. Eligible offer holders will be contacted directly by the University with full details of the scheme, and invited to apply for the scholarship. 

The ‘Blackbullion’ App tries to ensure students have the best experience when searching and applying to scholarships. If you want scholarship updates for now, you can sign up to their Scholarships Newsletter. There are no costs associated with ANY aspect of the process - it's all completely free https://www.blackbullion.com/register 

Those of you applying to Russell Group universities may be eligible for a bursary if you check as well as Swansea having some academic excellence bursaries available. I’ve included some of the universities here that I know people have applied to in the past. It’s always worth checking/applying - the worst that can happen is that you don’t get anything - doesn’t hurt to try! There are lots available which are focused on household income, STEM (women especially) and engineering. See me if you need any help applying for these. 

• Cardiff Bursaries

• Cardiff Scholarships

• Nottingham - a range of scholarships

• Bristol Bursaries

• Birmingham 

• Swansea - academic excellence bursaries

• USW Bursaries

• Plymouth Scholarships

• Bath Bursaries and Scholarships

UCAS has a CV Builder tool that might be of interest to those of you considering alternatives to university. Access it here. 

Aspire is a collection of free careers, university and further education resources. It is designed to give state-educated students the tools and knowledge they need to make more informed decisions about their future. Their ‘guide’ is a free resource, full of information and guidance, designed to inform you and help you navigate the range of careers and further education out there. Access the online version of the Guide, alongside other resources, on the Aspire website

Please sign up for Uptree here and then check out all the opportunities they have: https://schools.uptree.co/opportunities/  

They have a last minute virtual opportunity available for your students: National Cyber Force, Application Masterclass. The event is next week so you’ll need to apply asap. 

This opportunity is open to all students across the UK with an interest in the world of cybersecurity of STEM. 

The National Cyber Force (NCF) is a partnership between GCHQ, Ministry of Defence, Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory). By joining this Application Masterclass, you will get insider knowledge and support on how to successfully apply for one of NCF's roles in cyber, technology, project management and more!

Event details: 

Date: Tue 11th Mar 

Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Location: Online 

Apply here. 

Speakers for Schools has a range of work experience opportunities, just be aware some are aimed at students in England - especially the Healthcare ones which relate to NHS England. Use the link here to see whether there’s anything relevant to you. 

Gresham College has a series of lectures by different Professors. March’s lectures include:

Carbon Offsetting: Does It Really Work? Professor Myles Allen Tue, 04 Mar

Divine Law, Human Prophet: Moses in Hebrew and Greek Professor Melissa Lane Thu, 06 Mar

Banned Books and Freedom of Expression Professor Rachel Potter Wed, 12 Mar

Swansea University’s 2025 Open Days

The next on-campus event is Saturday 22 March.

These open days are great for both early researchers in year 12, and year 13 students who have submitted their UCAS application but haven’t had a chance to visit us yet or are questioning their choices on their application form. You will have the opportunity to:-

• Find out about more about courses

• Speak to staff and current students studying their chosen subjects

• Take a campus tour of the campus and department facilities

Book onto an Open Day now

University of York

MOOC - University Interview Support 

This online course is a brilliant free resource for Year 13 students who might be interested in learning more about university interviews. This free online course covers: preparing for an interview, completing an interview, and how to understand feedback following an interview. Free to access now.

USW has Open Days coming up. Book here. 

They also have other opportunities such as Guaranteed Mock Interviews for Nursing and Midwifery:

• Students who apply to study a Nursing or Midwifery course at the University of South Wales AND receive an invite to interview, will be guaranteed a mock interview with the Schools and Colleges Team. Students will receive an email with a link to book their mock interview online. These are conducted via Microsoft Teams and last no longer than 30 minutes, allowing students the flexibility to participate from a comfortable environment of their choice

• They also have a guide to applying to healthcare courses: Application Advice - University of South Wales

UCL

UCL Study Prep (Access now) 

UCL Study Prep helps students in Year 13 to prepare for university. This course is free and open to all students in Year 13, regardless of where you go to school or college or which universities you have applied to study at. 

Bristol UWE also has upcoming Open Days. Book here. 

NATIONAL GRID HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS – TO START SEPT 2025

SALARY – APPROX £29,000

No closing date as yet, so early applications advisable

Electricity Network Planning & Design Higher Apprentice - Withybush/Llanfi Job Details | National Grid

Location:  Carmarthenshire, SA39 9HT / Haverfordwest, SA62 4EQ

Electricity Network Planning & Design Higher Apprentice - Ty Coch/Brecon Job Details | National Grid

Location:  Brecon, LD3 7HW / Gwent, NP44 7EZ

Electricity Network Planning & Design Higher Apprentice - Cardiff Job Details | National Grid

Location:  Pontypridd, CF38 1BN / Cardiff, CF3 2EQ / Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3TD

Transmission Engineer Higher Apprentice - Swansea Job Details | National Grid – SWANSEA SA5 7LU

Asset Management Engineer Higher Apprentice - Swansea Job Details | National Grid – SWANSEA SA5 7LU

Audit Wales are advertising a higher-level Audit Apprenticeship.  They haven’t had many applications so it might be worth 

AAT Finance Apprentice | Audit Wales

They also have some Summer work placements.  

https://www.audit.wales/jobs/vacancies/work-placements-financial-audit-summer-2025

General Dynamics – closing date currently 31st March – please note closing date may change/may close earlier

Electrical Maintenance & Facilities - Apprenticeship in Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

 Welsh Water – closing date 10th March

SOUTH / EAST / WEST WALES
Apprentice ICA Technician - Haverfordwest, Wales, GB, SA61 1XJ
Apprentice ICA Technician - Swansea, Wales, GB, SA4 3AB
Apprentice ICA Technician - Caerleon, Wales, GB, NP18 1PG
Apprentice Waste Maintenance Technician - Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF64 4TR – Dinas Powys

Network Rail Apprenticeships - Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (England & Wales) - Network Rails Early Careers

Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (England & Wales)

Locations: Baglan, Cardiff, Hereford, Llandrindod, Llandudno, Machynlleth, Newport, Port Talbot,

Salary: £19,838

Start date: November 2025

MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OLD

TO START SEPT 2025

MITIE - Apprentice - Electrical | Mitie – TO START SEPT 2025 -  based at British Airways Maintenance, Cardiff International Airport, Rhoose, CF62 3BD

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS - Apprentice Mechanical Technician Job Details | ABP – Cardiff

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS - Engineering Apprentice Job Details | ABP – Newport

Those of you interested in apprenticeship, could sign up for the Apprenticeship Vacancies newsletter designed to make it easier for students to find out about relevant apprenticeship opportunities. Sign up to this new free mailing list and they’ll keep you updated with a variety of roles from a wide range of brilliant apprenticeship employers.Sign up here

Amazing Apprenticeships have a ‘Student Zone’ with information that might be of interest. 

RENISHAW APPRENTICESHIPS 2025 NOW OPEN

Renishaw Employer Profile - Early Talent Academy

https://earlytalentacademy.co.uk/apprenticeship-employers/renishaw/#viewjobs

Information from Careers Wales:

https://careerswales.gov.wales/apprenticeships/employers-who-offer-apprenticeships 

Network 75 is a combined work placement and part-time study route to a degree allowing students to Work, Earn and Learn. Read more about it here.