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About LEAPS

LEAPS is a widening participation programme which aims to encourage and advise students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. We work with young people in South East Scotland, supporting their aspirations and providing impartial advice about higher education. We currently work with state secondary schools throughout South East Scotland, supporting pupils who match LEAPS eligibility criteria.

What's coming up?

Hybrid Working Update

The LEAPS team is very much still here to support you. We are currently working both from home and the office.

What is LEAPS? Presentation

Please watch our What is LEAPS? Presentation here to find out more about LEAPS.

S5 Interviews

This is a one-to-one thirty-minute interview with a member of the LEAPS team. We’ll offer you individual advice and guidance on higher education entry requirements and focus on course choices for S6.

S5 Presentation

This presentation explains who the LEAPS team is, what we do, and also outlines LEAPS eligibility criteria. The session is for students who may have the potential to go on to higher education and provides an overview of what higher education is, including key information relating to entry qualifications, application procedures, exit points and articulation (moving from college to university study).

The Robertson Trust Scholarship

Applying to a university in Scotland? The Robertson Trust Scholarship could be for you!

Applications for the 2025-2026 scholarship are now open. Applicant eligibility criteria applies (click read more for full details).

LEAPS Transitions Course

Keen to prepare for university study? The LEAPS Transitions Course could be an S6 timetable option for you!

Find out more here.

Your UCAS application is in... What Next?

Submitted your UCAS application? Our LEAPS Post-UCAS application resource covers the next steps in your UCAS journey in more detail.