University of Cambridge’s Widening Participation team to inform you that applications for this year’s Apply: Cambridge programme are now open!
Apply: Cambridge is the University of Cambridge’s free applicant support programme. It's for high-attaining Year 12 (England & Wales) / S5 (Scotland) / Year 13 (Northern Ireland) students from underrepresented backgrounds and areas of the UK.
The online programme helps students navigate the Cambridge admissions process. The programme runs from June 2026 to January 2027.
On the programme:
- There are weekly activities from June until the 15th October UCAS deadline. This includes interview and admissions test practice.
- Cambridge staff and Admissions Tutors will share their advice on the application process, supporting your students to make a competitive application.
- Participants will be supported by a Cambridge student mentor for 5 months, throughout phases 2 and 3 of the programme.
Our minimum entry requirements for students in Scotland are A1, A1, A2 at Advanced Highers for most sciences courses or A1, A2, A2 at Advanced Highers for most arts and humanities courses.
Apply: Cambridge is a fantastic opportunity and we welcome applications from any of your students who meet the eligibility criteria (available on our website).
To learn more about the programme, review the eligibility criteria, and submit an application, please visit our website: www.cam.ac.uk/apply-cambridge
Applications close on Monday 13th April 2026 at 9am so please ask your students to apply early to ensure they don’t miss the chance to be considered.
Students have any questions about the programme, please direct enquiries to applycambridge@admin.cam.ac.uk.
