STEM Potential - Imperial College London (Year 12)
STEM Potential is a multi-year programme of activities and support, developed to help you to discover the wide range of subjects within STEM studies and to help you get into university.
You will take part in subject-specific workshops relevant to the STEM subjects you are taking at A-level. Online, you will be paired with a current Imperial undergraduate as a mentor, who will provide you with support and information.
You will also receive support with your university applications and attend workshops on personal statements and university interviews.
This programme is also for Year 10s, but applications are opening later in the year.
Eligibility criteria - please read
Your application will be prioritised if:
You have been in care
You live independently (estranged), meaning you no longer have the support of your family due to a breakdown in the relationship which has led to ceased contact
We will also assess whether:
You are a young carer and have caring responsibilities for a close relative with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem that is a significant demand on your time
Your family income is below £50,000 each year
You are eligible for free school meals and/or pupil premium
Your parents/guardians did not attend university
You live in a neighbourhood with low overall progression rates to higher education (POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 areas) or high levels of deprivation (IMD Quintile 1 areas)
Your school has a high percentage of students receiving free school meals
Your school has below average attainment
Academic requirements
In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, you must also meet the following programme specific criteria:
Be in Year 12 at the time of application;
Be studying Maths (compulsory) and at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) if you apply during Year 12
Have achieved a minimum of eight GCSEs with at least five at grades 7-9, including maths and sciences if you are applying during Year 12
Have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Language if applying during Year 12
Be willing to travel to Imperial College London for the scheduled programme dates.
Applications for Y12 are now open and will close on Tuesday 8 October 2024. We require information from a teacher and guardian. We will contact them after you apply and they will need to submit information by Friday 25 October 2024.
