Upcoming Info Sessions, Competitions, and Masterclasses
See the upcoming events in April and May for students and parents.
Ellison Scholars at the University of Cambridge (UK), Apr 25, Apr 28 or May 2, Register
The Ellison Scholars programme empowers exceptional individuals to become global technology innovators and leaders of the future, solving humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. Scholars actively contribute to EIT’s innovation projects across its four humane endeavours - health and medical science, food security and sustainable agriculture, climate change and clean energy and government innovation in the era of AI, through technological advancements, transforming research into practical solutions and scaling them for global impact. The programme provides full funding for undergraduate or graduate studies at the University of Oxford, covering course fees, a generous living stipend and the equivalent of paid internships. Alongside their Oxford education, Scholars engage in project-based learning and receive mentorship with world-renowned experts at EIT, preparing them to drive profound change in their home countries and around the world. Applications for October 2026 entry will open on 1 May 2025 and will close on 31 July 2025.
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Refuse and Reuse Student Research Contest, due Apr 25
RefuseandReuse.org is a student-led, UN Accredited, social enterprise raising awareness about the harms of single-use plastic and the steps you can take to make a difference. Create an original research paper related to the environment. Refuse and Reuse will post all entries on our Instagram. Entry that receives the most likes by April 25 wins $1000.
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Online Career Days, Register
There are new dates for our online Career Days, which provide students with the chance to learn about different careers, receive advice on subject choices, and discover how to apply to university. Each session includes work experience in the afternoon, allowing students to get a feel for the day-to-day aspects of their chosen career. At the end of the day, students will receive a certificate confirming their work experience. Students aged 13-18 can register.
Apr 26 Architect
May 3 Law
May 10 Vet
May 12 Business
May 24 Engineering & Technology
May 31 Computer Science
Oct 26 Performing Arts
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Refuse and Reuse Virtual Environmental Symposium, Apr 26, Register
The Refuse and Reuse Virtual Environmental Symposium brings together passionate students, environmental advocates, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions to combat waste and support sustainability, sparking critical conversations on sustainable practices, climate change, waste reduction, and the transformative potential of a circular economy. The format will be 30-minute sessions throughout the day, detailed schedule posted April 1. All students are welcome!
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NACAC Virtual University Fair, Apr 27, Register
Representatives from each college will be waiting to meet you! Make sure you are ready to put your best foot forward and interact with reps when visiting college booths! Not sure what to say? Here are some suggestions:
What do students like/dislike most about your school?
What kinds of students are happiest at your school?
What is the average amount of student loan debt for graduates?
If I am awarded a grant or scholarship, can I expect it to remain constant all four years (assuming my financial circumstances don’t change)?
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University of Michigan, Apr 27, Register
You're invited to learn more about the University of Michigan in an upcoming virtual college fair from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Office of Undergraduate Admissions representatives will be available throughout each event and are happy to answer any questions.
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Michigan Engineering
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Cambridge (UK) Online Subject Masterclasses
Online sessions run from 4:15pm to 7:00pm (UK time). Sessions are delivered via Zoom. Booking is essential and closes the day before the event. Cost: £15.00.
Apr 30 Cardiovascular Physiology: part of our Medicine and Veterinary Medicine courses
May 14 Land Economy
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Carleton College (US) Virtual Events
Carleton offers a variety of virtual sessions that will allow you to get to know our institution and community better. We recommend starting with one of the information sessions first. Registration in advance is required and will close two hours prior to the event.
May 7 Live Virtual Tour
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University of Brighton (UK) Taster Sessions, Register
These sessions provide an introduction to a certain topic from our academics, and there are a range of upcoming sessions planned. Please forward this email on to any of your students who may be interested.
Apr 29: Midwifery taster session: A day in the life of a midwife
May 21: Teaching taster session: What are the skills and qualities of great teachers?
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Biochemical Engineering Virtual Taster Lecture Series 2025 by UCL (UK)
Biochemical Engineers are the people who take scientific discoveries, such as vaccines, biofuels and lab-grown foods, and design processes to manufacture them at scale. They use biology to do this, redesigning yeast cells to make oils for cosmetics, for example. Biochemical Engineering could solve some of the world’s most significant health, environmental and even ethical problems. In this series of online taster lectures, our academics and researchers will present their research, from MRNa vaccines to the challenges of growing edible dodo nuggets and T-rex legs! The free events are open to students, teachers and parents. We hope you can join us!
Apr 29 Dodo nuggets and T-rex legs
Apr 30 Can cell-free technology make viral vector medicines?
May 2 Manufacturing mRNA vaccines that can reach the whole world
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Rice University (US) Academic Info Sessions
Dive deeper into academics at Rice to discover more about our undergraduate schools of study. During our Academic Information Sessions, you’ll have the chance to connect with faculty or staff in that school of study, ask questions about specific majors and minors, and explore research and programs available to students.
George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing: May 8
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Introduction to Victoria University of Wellington (NZ), Apr 30, Jun 25, Register
These online sessions will include an overview of the University and your study options. We will focus on requirements for international students. Choose a session that best suits you.
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Aiyyo Annual Essay Competition 2025, due Apr 30
Aiyyo is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever annual essay competition, inviting passionate and visionary high school students to share their most innovative ideas and personal insights. This competition is designed to recognize individuals with a strong sense of purpose, creativity, and the courage to explore new perspectives. We prioritize the strength of your ideas over perfection in language, encouraging students from all walks of life to participate. Whether you are a seasoned writer or someone with a powerful vision to share, this is your opportunity to shine! There is no application or participation fees for students.Grand Award: The winner will receive a fully-funded scholarship to attend a 2-week summer program at Oxford University, UK. This prestigious program includes accommodation, meals, tuition fees, and flight tickets, offering you an unparalleled educational experience in one of the world’s most renowned institutions. Students must submit an original essay of up to 650 words on (choose one):
What does success mean to you?
How does your family’s story shape your personal journey?
What problem do you see in the world? How could it be solved?
What is something you know a lot about? How does it excite you?
Who are you, beyond your social media profile, posts, and likes?
If you could meet your future self, what would you ask them and why?
If you could rewrite one moment from your past, what would it be and why?
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Routes into Medicine by School of Life Sciences & Warwick Medical School (UK), Apr 30, Register
This will be a joint session with both Warwick’s School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School discussing the different options for pursuing a medical career, and would be useful for those who are considering a career in medicine or wish to keep their options open.
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International Relations, Economics & Politics Challenge by Esade (Spain), May 2, Register
The challenge is open to high school students graduating in 2025 and 2026. You will be asked to choose a city (or town) and, according to the different sources of data available, and to come up with an original proposal that aims to help solve a climate-change-related issue in your city or town. Take part in the Challenge, you could win a place in our Summer School in Barcelona!
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Women in Tech Challenge by Esade (Spain), May 2, Register
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming business and society. For the first time in history, massive data availability (from social networks, digitized industries, connected vehicles, mobile devices and more), the computational capacity to process it, and the knowledge to design powerful AI algorithms are converging. Given this exciting situation, we have created the 2-part Women in Tech Esade Challenge:
Tell us which use of AI has surprised you the most.
Identify a problem and describe your proposal of how an AI system would contribute to the solution.
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Transform Tomorrow - Social Impact Business Challenge by Esade (Spain), May 2, Register
Are you the kind of person who cares about what’s happening and wants to make things better? Someone who thinks outside the box and gets involved in the global issues of the 21st century? Do you have an entrepreneurial drive that makes you want to change the status quo? The Esade Social Impact Business Challenge is your chance to show us your talent!
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North Carolina State University (US) Info Sessions
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Virtual Portfolio Days, May 3
Showcase your artistic evolution! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.
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Global Sustainable Development Competition by the University of Warwick (UK) for Gr 10 and 11 students, due May 4
The Global Sustainable Development (GSD) Department at the University of Warwick is delighted to invite your year 11 and 12 students to enter our 2025 competition. We hope that this will provide your pupils with the opportunity to engage with a topic outside of their curriculum and give them insight into the type of thought-provoking issues involved in the study of Global Sustainable Development. Please find out more about the competition format, how your students can enter, prizes on offer, and hear from past winners and entrants on the competition webpages.
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Immerse Future Innovators Scholarship Competition, due May 4
The Immerse Future Innovators Scholarship Competition. This competition challenges students to think big, solve real-world problems, and bring their innovative ideas to life. Students can apply individually or in teams of up to three, choosing from five categories aligned with Immerse Education’s prestigious summer programmes in leadership, business, STEM, and humanities. Winners will receive scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% to attend an Immerse summer programme in 2025. Submissions can be in written or video format. Please note that students wishing to submit a video should do so via an unlisted YouTube link (only visible to those with the link).
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Industrial Design at Howest University of Applied Science (Belgium), May 6, Register
Practical experience is ever-present in this creative programme. In the design studios and prototyping workshops of the Industrial Design Center, you experiment with wood, metal and textile processing, 3D printing, laser cutting, water jet cutting, thermoforming, welding, ceramics, and more. You will also be challenged to test your concepts with real people, make them technically ready for production, and refine them in terms of shape, material, color and texture.
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Masterclass on Problem Solving with Prof. Edward Rogers, Former CKO, NASA by Tetr College of Business (global), May 7, Register
In this engaging session, Dr. Rogers will share how NASA prepares its teams to operate in environments where critical thinking, creativity, and calm under pressure are essential and where failure isn’t an option followed by a Q/A session. This session is ideal not just for aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists or engineers, but for any student eager to grow as a problem-solver and leader in challenging situations.
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ECIS E-Sports Competition, register before May 10
In partnership with DAIGON Esports, we invite ECIS Member School students (U12, U15, & U18) to participate in our upcoming ECIS & DAIGON Esports Competition, taking place on 10 May 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for your students to proudly represent your school while competing in Minecraft Capture the Flag and Rocket League against international peers! Total Cost: £10.00 per student. Platforms: Can be played across Windows, Mac, iPad, Chromebook, and consoles. Team Size: 5 players per team. Entries: Schools can enter up to 2 squads per game, per age bracket. Additional squads may be allowed, depending on capacity. Participation: Students can only be a part of 1 squad per age group, per game. Prizes: Gift cards will be awarded to the winners in each category.
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Tio Business School (Netherlands), May 10, Register
Tio Business School is a private university based in Amsterdam, founded in 1969. Our main international campus is in Amsterdam and we offer an excellent "learning by doing" approach with accelerated study programmes all taught in English and guaranteed internships. Our programmes specialise in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and tourism.
Tio Business School also provides housing for international students for the duration of their entire study programme in Amsterdam and a gym membership!
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Parents and Supporters of 2026 University Starters by Royal Holloway (UK), May 13, Register
Join Royal Holloway, University of London for a session on how to support your student as they prepare to apply to university. We'll talk through how the UCAS process works, what open days look like, and how to help your student make a decision on their next steps. You will also have the opportunity to ask our team of experts any questions you might have. This webinar is primarily aimed at parents, carers, and supporters of UK students planning to start undergraduate study in September 2026.
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Budgeting Advice for International Students by Falmouth University (UK), May 14, Register
In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for your studies as an international student. We will also share some useful budgeting tips with you and give you a brief overview on opening a bank account in the UK, working while studying, where to shop, and more.
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Employability Support Webinar by Falmouth University (UK), May 14, Register
With the majority of university students working alongside studying, this webinar will outline the job opportunities and employability services available at Falmouth University to help you make the most of your degree.
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AMDA College of Performing Arts (US) Info Session, May 14
In this virtual session for international prospective students, an AMDA representative will briefly go over AMDA’s history and academic offerings. We’ll then take a detailed look at the application process and the international student experience. You’ll learn about the visa process and living in New York City and Los Angeles. Questions are welcome! Meeting ID: 802 245 1497 Passcode: 123321
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July Cohort for the Future Entrepreneurs Program, Application Deadline: 15th May 2025
The Future Entrepreneurs program teaches students how to pitch their business ideas, perform market research, and generate investment. The program acts as an excellent preparation mechanism for launching an idea to execution as it seeks to empower students by teaching them to think innovatively and unlock their entrepreneurial capabilities. The program would act like a pre-college entrepreneurial incubation center inspiring students with the concept of entrepreneurship at the school level. The program would entail understanding the entire process from idea generation to execution i.e. (1) Ideate /Generate an Idea (2) Undertake Market Research / SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) Analysis (3) Competitive Analysis (4) Make a Business Plan and (5) Pitch. Key Takeaways: Small class sizes, Opportunity to network and learn with students from Harvard Student Agencies, Recognizing opportunity, Growing the business, Using resources optimally, Learning to think innovatively, Developing entrepreneurial skills, Building a global network, Understanding the qualities of successful entrepreneurs. While fostering a strong culture of facilitating real-time knowledge to inspire young minds to find and follow new interests, the program also seeks to encourage entrepreneurship at the school level. Cost $300 for 2 weekends. Open to Gr 8-12.
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15 on the 15th: US Liberal Arts Unis, May 15 or June 15 or July 15, Register
On the 15 of each month, May 15 through October 15, fifteen liberal arts and sciences colleges across the U.S. will come together with current students from their respective colleges to offer you a virtual session. Registration is required. After you register you will receive Zoom links for each college where you will meet an admission officer and a current student. The format each month is “stay as little or as long” as you need and use the hour to visit as many of the colleges you wish. The program time each month is 10-11 a.m. Eastern Time.
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University of Santa Barbara (US) Info Sessions
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Stats & Math at University of Bologna (Italy), May 20
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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth’s Online Programs, register by May 20
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth’s online programs are designed to challenge and inspire academically advanced Gr 2-12 students, providing opportunities to explore beyond their traditional school curriculum. From space colonization and crime scene investigation to creative writing and competitive math, our virtual classrooms will expand your knowledge and spark your curiosity. Led by expert instructors who are skilled at engaging bright learners, CTY’s online programs offer courses year-round in a variety of formats—so you can work at a pace that fits your schedule and learning goals. As a CTY online student, you’ll have fun connecting with a global community of peers, exploring intriguing topics you won’t find in school, and developing new skills.
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NYIT Virtual Boot Camp, Register
New York Tech’s School of Management’s free high school business bootcamp can help students build their resume and stand out as they apply for colleges and develop resumes for their careers. Through college level courses taught by our expert faculty, your students get critical training to add to their skill set and resume. After each workshop, students will receive a certificate of completion. Results for students attending the High School Business Bootcamp: Get critical training to add to their skills and resume; Stand out as they apply for college or pursue careers; Prepare for college and career; Earn a certificate of completion; Experience college level courses. Please encourage your high school students and their friends to attend these free workshops. A separate registration is required for each workshop. Our schedule of virtual courses will be held on the following Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. EST, include:
May 21: Leadership and Teambuilding Skillsets for the Businessperson
June 18: Professional's Guide to Managing the Ever Colliding Business and Personal Worlds
August 20: Personal Marketing Plan Using Social Media and Digital Tools
September 17: A Guide to Transitioning From High School to College: The Keys to Success
October 22: Financial Literacy: Managing Your Personal Finances
November 19: A Guide to Investing in Real Estate or the Stock Market; Strategic Planning
December 17: The ABCs of Standing Out in a Job Interview
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Study in Japan, May 24, Register
Warm greetings from Japan! Waseda University, Sophia University, International Christian University, and Ritsumeikan University will together host an information session to introduce their English language-based programs on May 24. Registration is now open for students, parents, family members and counselors!
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Alberta University of the Arts (Canada) Virtual Sessions
We would love to connect with you at one of our interactive online info sessions. To register for an upcoming session, please click on the event session and time below. Once you register for an AUArts online event, we will email you the link to participate.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program: May 27
Learn more about our acclaimed BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) program, and the different areas of concentration.
Bachelor of Design Program: May 27
Learn more about how our Visual Communications Design program prepares students for successful careers as professionals in the discipline, practice, and culture of design.
About AUArts and How to Apply: May 27
Applying to university can be overwhelming. This interactive, live, online session will provide you with step-by-step direction on how to apply to AUArts and an overview of the University, programs and spaces. Our Admissions team will show you the process to apply through Apply Alberta, how to access your Alberta Student Number and what to expect as next steps once you have submitted your application. We will also go over the application requirements for each of our programs and provide you with the opportunity to ask us questions about the application process.
AUArts Portfolio Guide: May 27
This workshop is ideal for any student looking to understand the requirements for their creative portfolio before submitting to AUArts. Join us for 30 minutes as we discuss our unique portfolio requirements, preferred methods of documentation, and a few tips and tricks for making your portfolio and statement of intent stand out.
How to Apply for International Applicants: May 28
Whether you have questions about how to apply, Canadian Study Permit requirements or anything else about the process for international admission to Alberta University of the Arts, this live session is for you! Join members of the Admissions and Recruitment Team for an information, and Q&A session to help progress your application.
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Creative Arts and Humanities BA Information Session by UCL (UK), May 28
As someone who has previously registered an interest in Arts and Sciences, English or Digital Media at UCL, we're excited to invite you to the Creative Arts and Humanities BA Information Sessions and Q&A. The programme is a one-of-a-kind degree that brings together creative writing, moving image and performance. These events, part of UCL’s Virtual Open Days run on 9 April and 28 May 2025. Join one of the sessions to learn more about the programme and put your questions to members of our programme team.