Engineering the Future for GirlsApplication process
Our 2026 Programme
We are delighted to be offering the Engineering the Future for Girls again in May 2026 for female school pupils in S3.
100 girls will be selected to attend the 4-day programme which will run from Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 May 2026.
Participants will spend 4 days on the University of Strathclyde campus when they will hear from staff at the University and company representatives who will provide an insight into studying and working in the field of engineering. They will also take part in practical activities run by University of Strathclyde staff and engineers.
The programme is fully-funded and all student costs, including lunch each day and a contribution towards travel and/or accommodation (up to a maximum of £300 will be covered). The programme is non-residential and therefore pupils should be able to make their way each day to the Strathclyde University Campus in the heart of Glasgow City Centr. Teachers are not required to accompany pupils. For the pupils’ convenience, we will arrange for Mentors to accompany pupils from and to the main transport hubs in Glasgow at the start and end of each day.
Applications
The deadline to apply for our 2026 programme has now passed.
Key Dates
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Applications open |
Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
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Applications close |
Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
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Teacher statement deadline |
Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
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Decisions announced |
Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
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Programme taking place |
26 to 29 May 2026 |
Contact Us
For more information on the programme or if you have any questions then please email us at engineeringthefutureforgirls@strath.ac.uk
Important Information
- Pupils must currently be in S3 at a Scottish secondary school to be eligible to apply.
- Applications should be submitted using our online application form only (the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page will appear active when applications open at the date listed above).
- When completing the application, pupils will be asked to provide details (including an e-mail address) of their teacher. Pupils must obtain permission from teachers before including their name and contact details on the application form.
- When an application is submitted, the nominated teacher will receive an e-mail request to provide a supporting statement on the pupil’s application by logging into our online system. Teacher statements can be submitted at any time after the application is submitted and final deadline for submission is listed above. Please note: we are unable to consider applications if a supporting statement from the teacher is not provided.
- Once an application has been submitted no changes can be made – pupils are asked to ensure they are completely happy with the information entered on the application before submitting. If more than one application is submitted by an individual pupil, only the first submission will be considered and any duplicates will be automatically deleted.
- A selection panel, made up of staff from the Faculty of Engineering at the University will meet to consider applications and make decisions. Pupils will be informed by e-mail on or before the date listed above. Teachers will also be informed by e-mail as to whether their pupils has been successful.