Empowering Care Experienced Young People. We are committed to championing their unique needs and providing unwavering support throughout their journey.
First Star is dedicated to empowering teenagers in foster care to achieve academic and personal excellence through our comprehensive 4-year university prep program. Our goal is to inspire and equip these young people with the tools and resources they need to succeed in all areas of life. We partner with Universities, virtual schools, education providers, designated teachers, social services, carer givers, and local authorities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of foster children.
04/07/2025
First Star Scholars UK are very excited to be attending The Attachment Research Community 2025 London, South and East Regional Conference today
If you are attending the conference, please pop over for a chat to find out all about how we empower children in care.
27/06/2025
First Star Scholars UK are very excited to be attending The Welfare Call Group Virtual Schools Forum 2025.
If you are attending the forum, please pop over for a chat to find out all about how we empower children in care.
17/05/2025
✳️LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE✳️
First Star Scholars UK has limited places remaining on its groundbreaking scholarship programme for in .
This proven programme delivers transformative outcomes:
✅️Higher achievement
✅️Reduced (Not in , or ) rates
✅️Successful progression to and
✅️Improved mental health and
✅️Zero scholars facing homelessness or involvement with the criminal justice system
Facebook community, we need your help. Please share widely to ensure as many care-experienced young people as possible get access to this life changing opportunity.
Know someone who could benefit? Scan the QR code to learn more or contact us via [email protected] for a chat.
26/04/2025
📢Nominations are now open for care-experienced young people to join our transformative programme, designed to deliver enrichment, personal development, and essential resources including a free laptop or tablet to support their learning.
Our programme is carefully aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, PSHE, and RSE guidance, ensuring meaningful, measurable outcomes that make a real difference in young people's futures.
This summer, our inspiring residentials will be held at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and UCL, London, alongside year-round one-to-one and group teaching, mentoring, and wellbeing support.
By working together, we can equip care-experienced young people with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to achieve their ambitions both in education and beyond.
Nominate a young person today via the QR code below and help unlock a world of opportunities. ⬇️
Together, let's build brighter futures. 🌟
25/04/2025
Every young person deserves to feel like they belong.
Sadly, for children in care, that sense of belonging isn’t always easy to find.
At First Star, we’re creating something different. Long-term programmes where care-experienced young people are supported, encouraged, and reminded that they matter. It's not about grades, behaviour or exams. It’s about building confidence, community, and lifelong connections.
This year, we’re proud to be launching new First Star programmes at UCL and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. These programmes give young people the chance to experience university life in a supportive environment where they feel truly seen and valued.
Because when a young person knows they belong, everything changes.
Want to learn more or get involved?
Drop us a message or email [email protected]
Please share to help us reach more people who care.
20/04/2025
Happy Easter to all! 🐣🐰
13/04/2025
🎉Do you know an incredible care-experienced young person who deserves an amazing opportunity?
We’re inviting you to nominate talented care-experienced young people for a life-changing programme packed with support, inspiration, and opportunity.
What’s included?
✅️Academic support – tutoring, mentoring & skill-building workshops
✅️Personal development – confidence, leadership & career guidance
✅️Essential resources – every student receives a laptop or tablet
Exciting 2025 Residentials:
🎓Emmanuel College, Cambridge | 28 July – 3 August
🎓UCL, London | 11 – 16 August
These residentials offer unforgettable experiences alongside ongoing one-to-one and group support, helping young people thrive, build confidence, and prepare for the future.
Let’s come together to uplift the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Nominate now and be part of their journey!
At First Star Scholars UK, we’re not just helping young people in care succeed—we’re transforming their futures. Through long-term academic, life skills, and mentorship support, our scholars gain the confidence, qualifications, and networks they need to achieve their goals.
- 4 years of university-based residentials.
- Tailored academic support in English & Maths both 1-to-1 and group.
- Life-changing experiences and a sense of belonging!
Care-experienced young people can and do achieve incredible things
20/02/2025
At the end of our summer residential, we wrapped things up in the very best was possible- providing boxes and boxes and boxes of pizza!
One of our scholars even unleashed her inner artist, sketching some truly abstract stick figure portraits of the staff who helped make the week a success.
📢 collaboration opportunity!
Would you like to find out more about the First Star Scholars UK Scholarship Programme for to support your access and participation plan?
The Scholarship Programme is designed to enhance access and widen participation support to from underrepresented backgrounds. This initiative not only aims to reduce barriers but also to contribute to student success and retention, ensuring and .
The programme is tailored to meet the specific of students, offering:
*️⃣ Holiday residential programmes including campus tours, seminars, enterprise days, activities, , , and
*️⃣ Access to enrichment opportunities including , and workshops
*️⃣ Personal development initiatives to boost confidence, , and future pathways
*️⃣ Resources including a laptop for each
What is the university commitment?
All that we ask of the university is to support our 5 day residential holiday programme by providing:
➡️ Access to facilities (seminar/workshop space)
➡️ Accommodation
➡️ Meals
Each cohort is a maximum of 30 participants. All planning, preparation, delivery of the programme is organised by us.
In return, the university has the option to feature on all literature for the programme they are hosting, meet their plan objectives, and, above all, make a lasting difference to children in care.
If you would like to find out more please feel free to email us - [email protected]
30/01/2025
We have achieved our Inclusive Excellence Committed Award from Inclusion UK showing our committment to . 🤩