Scottish Space SchoolApplication Process
Our 2026 Programme
The Faculty of Engineering in partnership with the Scottish Space School Foundation is delighted to offer our flagship Scottish Space School programme again in June 2026. Open to all S5 Scottish school pupils, the programme will see 100 participants spend five days on the University campus where they will take part in practical activities and challenges offered by University of Strathclyde staff and engineers which will provide them with an insight into studying and working in the field of engineering.
Our partners from the Scottish Space School Foundation will also visit throughout the week, giving pupils a chance to hear from NASA astronauts and engineers through a series of lectures and small group discussions.
Pupils are invited to apply if they are interested in attending using our online application form which will be available here when applications open.
The programme is fully funded by the Faculty of Engineering and all student costs, including a contribution towards travel (up to a maximum of £300), will be covered. 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.
The programme will run from 9.00am – 4.30pm on Monday – Thursday and 9am – 1.00pm on Friday. Pupils who wish to attend should ensure they are available to attend the University throughout the entire duration of the programme.
We are also delighted to be offering our annual Evening with NASA event on Wednesday evening and Space School pupils will be given priority tickets for the event which will also be open to the public. Further details will be published soon.
Learning Journey to Houston, Texas – Update
The Learning Journey to Houston, Texas will not be running in 2026. The trip, which has previously taken place in October, has been paused for this year. We look forward to sharing updates about future opportunities and encourage pupils to continue engaging with our on-campus activities and programmes.
Apply for 2026
Applications for the 2026 programme open on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Key Dates
Applications will open on Wednesday 18 February 2026 for the programme which will run in June 2026.
Please note the following key dates if you wish to apply:
| Applications Open | Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Wednesday 18 March 2026 |
| Teacher Statement Deadline | Wednesday 25 March 2026 |
| Decisions Announced | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Programme Taking Place |
Monday 8 - Friday 12 June 2026 |
Contact Us
For more information on the programme or if you have any questions then please email us at scottishspaceschool@strath.ac.uk
Application Process
- Pupils must currently be in S5 at a Scottish secondary school and be studying Maths and Science subjects at Higher level to be eligible to apply.
- Applications should be submitted using our online application form only (the ‘Apply Now’ button to the right 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: that 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.