Duke of Edinburgh Awards

[Tengu]

Its for 16-25s, isn't it?

Im told there is a version for older people?

And they boost your UCAS points??

 

[Lister]

Define old? I know the maximum age for the Queens Scout Award is 25 (think Duke of Edinburgh and a bit more), no idea about an older person version.

 

[Macaroon]

I've just been told by someone who says she knows: "All activities must be completed by the applicant's 25th birthday".........................

How about alternatives such as Mountain Leadership?

 

[wingstoo]

It can be from age 13 if in a group and completed before 25th Birthday, Nothing for older people in the same scheme but other things will be available.

 

[ozzy1977]

Something I wish I had the opportunity to do when I was a kid

 

[wingstoo]

Something I wish I had the opportunity to do when I was a kid

Nothing to stop you "doing it" at any age, it is just that it won't be officially recognised just follow the schedule of activities and feel "chuffed" when you have completed it all.

 

[Tengu]

I was thinking of an alternative way to gain UCAS points.

Mountain leadership...I live in Wiltshire.

 

[Limaed]

I was thinking of an alternative way to gain UCAS points.

Mountain leadership...I live in Wiltshire.

You might still be ok for the Walking Group Leader Award or the Lowland Leader Award? :http://www.mountain-training.org/award-schemes

 

[PeterH]

Neither MLT or DofE will gain you UCAS points, I would suggest having a look at the tariff tables at http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/explore-your-options/entry-requirements/tariff-tables possibly sports leader or ASDAN (I think COPE is dropped) is an option but has to be correct level.

 

[Tengu]

Thanks guys