Reading scholars

CaptainR1ver

Can someone explain reading scholars to me ty :smile:

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UniofReading

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Original post by CaptainR1ver

Can someone explain reading scholars to me ty :smile:

good afternoon @captainR1ver,

Reading Scholars is a program aimed at year 12 students to give you a feel of what it is like to study at a UK university.

The scheme requires an application, and then on completion of a successful application, year 12 students undertake 2 one day course days in february and March, and then a residential course in July during the summer holidays.

This course provides all the financial costs related to participation in the programme, including transport, lunch, refreshments and accommodation for on-campus events, which are covered in advance for participating students, who will also get to take part in a range of fun team-building and social events. So the students won't need to worry about this.

To apply for the Reading Scholars, students must have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths, English and Science, and be on course to achieve good grades at A Level or equivalent.

Students who successfully gain a place on the course and attend the course are guaranteed to receive either an invitation to interview or a conditional offer, and a two-grade drop on their offer for most courses. These students can apply for a £1,000 Reading Scholars bursary in their first year if they put Reading as their first choice.

There are specific subject areas the course is open to, so I recommend you look through the list below; alternately, you can find the list via this link.

This year, the programme is offered in the following subject areas:

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Archaeology and Classics

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Architecture

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Art & Design

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Biology

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Business

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Chemistry, Food Science and Pharmacy

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Education

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English Literature

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Film

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History

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Law

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Mathematics

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Modern Languages (French, German and Spanish)

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Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

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Psychology

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Physical Geography and Environmental Science.

I highly recommend this program, and I recommend you sign up to receive emails about when the applications open, as 2025 applications will be open soon.

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

All the best,
Ella 😀
BSc Ecology