attRAct programme application form

Full name:

First NameLast Name

Nickname - please let us know if there is another name you would like us to use:

Pronouns - please let us know how you would like us to refer to you:

He/She/They/other

Date of birth - you must be aged 15-19 when this programme starts:

Programme starts 1 January 2025

Your email:

example@example.com

Postcode

Have you take part in one of our Young People's Programmes before?

e.g Summer School, Young Producers, Young Artists' Summer Show

Please tell us what you are up to at the moment. Are you studying, working, or volunteering anywhere? If you are currently at school or college, please tell us the name of your school:

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Teacher's name and school or college

Teacher nameSchool or collegePostcode

Teacher's email

example@example.com

Application -

Please tell us why you are applying for this programme.

The strongest applications will respond to the following questions, so make sure you are answering each point.

Why are you interested in this programme?
What skills or knowledge do you hope to gain or improve upon?
Why would you benefit from joining the programme in 2026?

You can either write a statement (max 500 words), or post a link to a video (no longer than 2 mins):

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We’re reserving 50% of places on the attRAct programme for people who are underrepresented at the RA. This includes applicants that meet the following criteria:
• Your parents/carers haven't studied at university
• You are or have been eligible for free school meals
• You receive the government's 16-19 bursary fund
• You are not currently in full-time education
• You would describe yourself as part of the global majority
• You consider yourself to be disabled
• You consider yourself to have a learning disability or special education need

Let us know if you meet any of the above criteria here:

Access - Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or support needed to enable your participation:

Your personal data will be managed respectfully and responsibly, in accordance with the Royal Academy's privacy policy.

If you have registered to hear from us by email, please note that as we are a charity, we may send occasional email requests for your support.

If you have any questions about your application, please email attract@royalacademy.org.uk

Apply for the RA's attRAct programme 2026-27