Yr10 Science Camp

Sorry the application deadline (midnight 15 Jan 2024 GMT) has now passed

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Application process

All interested students should apply, with their parents/carers consent, via the form below. No applications will be accepted by any other means.

Note: Yr10 Science Camp will be held from 8 July 2024 - 12 July 2024. You will need to be available for the full 5 days to apply.

To apply, you will need to complete the online application form which includes:

Personal Statement
Email address for your science teacher
Email address for your parent/carer
Answering a set of questions

The deadline for submission is 15 Jan 2024. Late applications are not accepted.

Note that the scheme is very competitive and there are a very limited number of places available. We cannot guarantee a place for all applicants.

Include all relevant information on the form itself – additional papers will not be accepted. All fields must be completed in order to submit the form. There is no option to save and return to the form so make sure you have enough time to complete it when you begin. Once you have completed the form, pressing the 'SEND' button will automatically enter your application into our registration system. Your science teacher will be contacted automatically via email from the address that you provide and asked to complete a recommendation form as part of your application.

About you

First name

Last name

Your school email address^#

Contact Address

Your parent/carer

Name of parent/carer

Email of parent/carer ^#

Telephone no.

Your school

School

Name of science teacher

Email of science teacher ^#

^# We will email your teacher for a reference using the email you have provided, as well as emailing your parent/carer to notify them of your application.

Please double check that you have given the correct email addresses.

Questions

In the boxes below answer the following questions.

Why do you think it is important to study plants and/or microbes (100 words max)

Give an example of an experiment you have conducted at school or home and explain why you found it interesting. (100 words max)

Please tell us about an area of science that you find particularly interesting. (100 words max)

Subjects Studied at GCSE and predicted grades (where available)

Personal statement

Explain why you would like to take part in Science Camp and what you think you would get from the experience. (max 600 words) Add anything else (max 100 words) in support of your application (extra-curricular activities, other awards, skills and achievements)

Equal opportunities monitoring

The Institute collects information from all applicants on key characteristics which are related to equal opportunities. The information collected will form a confidential statistical record which will not be used for any purpose other than monitoring the Institute's performance in respect of equal opportunities.

The information entered below will not be used in assessing your application.

Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary (e.g. Androgyne People)

Prefer not to say

Ethnic origin

Disabilities

Complete any special needs in the section above

Confirmation

I confirm I am in Year 10.

I confirm I have my parents/carers consent to supply the information given above.

Where did you first hear about the Yr10 Science Camp?