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Taster courseAerobility

Aspire-Ability (Aerobility): fully funded aviation programme for disabled young people aged 12 to 18

Aspire-Ability is a four-part programme made up of a virtual flight session, a real flying introduction, an aviation industry visit and a bespoke career talk. It is open to people living in the UK with a disability and aged between 12 and 18. The programme is funded by the UK Government and has limited, competitive places at each of four bases.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Aerobility[1]
Who it’s for
People living in the UK with a disability and aged between 12-18 who are passionate about aviation and considering a career in the industry. You do not have to be an aspiring pilot.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A real flight in an adapted aeroplane, an online 1-1 lesson with a flight instructor, a behind-the-scenes aviation or aerospace industry visit, a careers talk from aviation professionals and a certificate on completing all four parts.[3]
Cost
Fully funded (the page says it is a fully funded programme)[4]
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Four UK bases: Tatenhill (Staffordshire), Blackbushe (Hampshire), Lydd (Kent) and Newquay (Cornwall))
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Aerobility

    Aspire-Ability - Aerobility

    A four-part, fully funded programme, designed to accelerate the aspirations of young aviators

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Aerobility

    Aspire-Ability - Aerobility

    This programme is open to people living in the UK with a disability and aged between 12-18.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Aerobility

    Aspire-Ability - Aerobility

    awarded a certificate upon completion of all four experiences

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Aerobility

    Aspire-Ability - Aerobility

    There are limited places available on this fully funded programme at each of our bases

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Apply any time

No fixed start or end dates; optional dates depend on your assigned base

Apply on aerobility.com (opens in a new tab)

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Pathways to Engineering at the University of Liverpool

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Taster courseUniversity of Liverpool (with the Sutton Trust)

A two-year Year 12 programme run by the University of Liverpool School of Engineering and the Sutton Trust. Students attend taster sessions on campus, industry insight events and a 3-day residential at the University of Warwick, with UCAS guidance and A-Level tutoring in Year 13.

Worth
Campus taster sessions, industry insight events, UCAS and student finance guidance, a 3-day residential at Warwick and A-Level tutoring in Year 13.
Who
Current Year 12 students at state-funded, non-fee-paying schools or colleges, studying A-Level Maths, able to commute to the University of Liverpool and meeting at least one widening participation criterion.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Two-year project for current Year 12 students. Applications close 2 November 2026.

Visit liverpool.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Pathways to Engineering at the University of Liverpool

Sutton Trust Pathways to Engineering (two-year programme)

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Taster courseThe Sutton Trust

A free two-year Sutton Trust programme for state-school Year 12 students studying A Level Maths who want to explore engineering. It combines university taster sessions, mentoring, a work placement and an optional residential conference at Warwick.

Worth
A two-year programme with university taster sessions, mentoring, a work placement with a leading employer and an optional residential conference.
Who
Year 12 students in England or Wales (Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland) at state-funded schools or colleges, studying A Level Maths and meeting the widening-participation criteria.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Applications close 2 November 2026. The programme runs over two academic years from Year 12, with an optional residential conference at the University of Warwick.

Visit pathwaysprogrammes.suttontrust.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Sutton Trust Pathways to Engineering (two-year programme)

Oxford Physics Year 12 Taster Morning (November 2026)

Closes in 16 days

Taster courseUniversity of Oxford, Department of Physics

An online morning for Year 12 physics and maths students to find out what studying physics at Oxford involves. Registration is through a short online form.

Worth
Insight into studying physics at Oxford.
Who
Year 12 (or equivalent) students studying Maths and Physics at A level or equivalent.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Saturday 14 November 2026, 10.00am to 12.45pm, online. Register by 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026.

Visit physics.ox.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Oxford Physics Year 12 Taster Morning (November 2026)