Pioneers of Tomorrow
Step into the future. Shape it today.
The Pioneers of Tomorrow Scholarship Competition is your chance to dream boldly, tackle global challenges, and showcase your ideas on a world stage. Open to ambitious students aged from 13 to 18, this competition celebrates originality, teamwork, and vision.
Whether you enter solo or as part of a team of up to four pioneers, you’ll identify a pressing challenge, explain why it matters, and propose a solution with real impact. Winners receive prestigious scholarships to Quintus Scholars’ transformative summer programmes; where innovation, leadership, and academic excellence meet.
Why Enter?
- Global recognition: Stand out in university applications with verified credentials.
- Teamwork advantage: Work independently or collaborate with peers, every team member receives equal recognition and scholarship awards.
- Real-world impact: Design solutions that address genuine issues in science, society, and culture.
- Exclusive enrichment: Gain access to Scholars’ Forums, Masterclass Series, and year-round learning through the Scholars’ Accelerator.
Scholarship Categories
Choose the category that inspires you most, from STEM to the humanities, and show us how you would pioneer tomorrow.
STEM Pathways
- Frontiers of Medicine & Biotechnology: genetics, biotech, and innovations in health.
- Aerospace & Cosmic Exploration: space travel, engineering, and humanity’s journey beyond Earth.
- Artificial Intelligence & The Digital Future: robotics, coding, and ethical AI.
- Engineering Tomorrow’s World: solving global challenges through design and invention.
- Climate Science & Sustainable Systems: renewable energy, sustainability, and protecting our planet.
- Mathematical Minds & Data Innovators: advanced maths, cryptography, and big data breakthroughs.
Humanities & Social Sciences
- Visionary Builders: Architecture & Design
- Mind Matters: Psychology & Human Behaviour
- The Influence Empire: Marketing & Communication
- Elite Thinkers: Philosophy, Politics & Law
- Master Storytelling: Creative Writing & Global Culture
- Media Powerhouse: Journalism, Debate & Digital Influence
Awards & Prizes
Every entrant gains a verified credential, celebrating ambition and academic growth.
- Pioneer’s Laureate – full (100%) scholarship.
- Pioneer’s Distinction – partial scholarships of up to 75%.
- Honourable Pioneers – recognition awards, partial scholarships of up to 50% and access to enrichment opportunities.
How to Enter
- Form your team: work solo or with up to 4 peers (maximum team size: 4).
- Choose your category: from our STEM and Humanities pathways.
- Craft your submission: requiring both formats:
- Written Proposal (500 to 700 words): a structured essay presenting your challenge, solution, and practical impact.
- Video Pitch (5 to 7 minutes): a creative, pitch-style presentation of your idea.
What your submission should include:
- Define the challenge: What problem, issue, or gap are you addressing?
- Show why it matters: Who is affected, and why is it important to act?
- Present your solution: What is your idea, and how does it tackle the problem pragmatically?
- Highlight the impact: What difference will it make, and why does it matter for the future?
- Showcase originality & teamwork: Creativity, collaboration, and clarity will make your entry stand out.
Key Dates
- Opening Date: December 31
- Closing Date: March 01
- Results Announced: March 10
- Scholarships Valid For: Quintus Scholars Programmes for the same academic year