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Sutton Trust US Programme

US-UK Fulbright Commission

Type: Residential taster courses (eg Summer schools), University open days, University taster courses

Duration: 07 April 2016 - 01 August 2016

Location: UK / USA

After four successful years, the Sutton Trust is continuing its flagship US programme to give bright, state school students a taste of life at an American university.  The programme, delivered in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission, is centred on a one week summer school in the US (in previous years at either Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University or Harvard) with introductory events and application support in the UK before and after.  The programme provides participants with a wide range of activities to help them make the right decisions about American higher education.

The Sutton Trust covers all programme costs, including residential events, accommodation and travel.

The programme

• A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture
• Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive US admissions advice from experts
• Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities
• In-depth admissions test preparation
• Guidance for parents and teachers
• A chance to meet other UK students interested in studying in the US

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply applicants must:

• Currently be in Year 12 or equivalent (eg S5 in Scotland)
• Attend a state school or college
• Not hold US citizenship
• Be from a low or middle income family (generally, this will mean a household earning £45,000 or less)

• We are looking for applicants that meet all or most of these criteria:
  Have earned 8 or more As or A*s at GCSE or the equivalent (e.g. for Scottish applicants, have earned 6 or more As or Bs in their S4 qualifications), or close to this.
  Show a commitment to the programme and interest in US culture and higher education
  Have a strong school reference

We welcome applicants from all areas of the UK, and individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Student Application Deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday, 20th January 2016

School Reference Deadline: 12 noon, Friday, 22nd January 2016

If you are interested please come to the 6^th Form Office.