The Fulbright Commission
have asked us to let you know about details of their fantastic Sutton
Trust US Programme for bright, ambitious Year 1 students interested in
studying in the US.
200 students from across the UK will be selected to take part in the residential programme. It is completely free - please scroll down to find out more.
The Sutton Trust US Programme
What is it?
The Sutton Trust US Programme is designed to support students from state schools across the UK to explore US study and access leading universities.
It includes two residentials in the UK before all students spend a week in the US staying on campus at a leading US university and visiting a variety of other American universities.
An optional second year of the programme supports students to apply to US universities alongside their UCAS options.
In the past eight years, we have helped more than 400 British students get places and funding at top US universities.
The programme is founded and funded by the Sutton Trust, the UK’s leading social mobility charity, and delivered in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, who are experts in helping UK students study in the US.
How much does it cost for students?
The programme is free for students. All costs are covered by the programme – including travel, food, accommodation, admissions test preparation and more.
Who are we looking for?
To be eligible to apply, students must:
- Currently
be in Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern
Ireland
- Attend,
and have always attended, a state-funded school or college i.e. non-fee
paying
- Not
hold US citizenship
- Be
from a low or middle income family (generally, this will mean a household
earning £45,000 or less)
- Be
interested in US culture and higher education
In addition, we are looking for students who:
- Would
be the first generation of their family to attend university
- Have
been eligible for Free School Meals
- Attend
a school or college with a below-average A Level or Higher point score
and/or a low rate of progression into higher education
- Have
attended schools with a lower than average progression to higher
education, or a higher than average proportion of students who qualify for
Free School Meals
- Live
in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression into higher education
and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation
- Have
excellent GCSEs or S4 qualifications. This means you have achieved at or
close to the following: In England and Northern Ireland: at least eight
GCSEs at grade A or 7 or above, or near this level. In Wales: at least
eight GCSEs at grade A or above, or near this level. In Scotland: at least
six B passes at National 5 or above, or near this level.
The more of these you meet, the more likely you are to get a place on the programme.
When is the deadline for students to
apply?
Students must submit their application by 19 January 2020.
However, we strongly advise they get started earlier, as the application form requires some thinking!
Where can I find out more and apply?
There’s lots more information on our website: https://us.suttontrust.com and the application form can also be found there.
For student videos about their US week:
https://youtu.be/xfuhmuILZBE
https://youtu.be/-0-cF4LXs_I
I am interested in learning more about US study, where can I
find out more?
Beyond the Sutton Trust US Programme, Fulbright offers advice and support for students, teachers and parents looking at US universities. Check out our guide to US study and also USA College Day in September 2020.
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