The Dux Awards scheme recognises and rewards high performing pupils in Year 9 (14-year-olds). It will encourage higher aspirations by inviting one high-performing pupil from every secondary school to visit a Russell Group university, accompanied by a teacher or another member of staff.
Feedback
Over 700 schools took part in the scheme in 2012. Read the feedback from pupils and teachers.
Funding
All expenses associated with the visits are being reimbursed by the Department. This includes:
- reasonable travel costs
- reasonable subsistence costs
- teacher supply cover
Further information
Find out more about the Russell Group universities involved in the Dux Awards scheme.
