Listen to this story Upgrade to premium to listen to this article Subscribe Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 A record-breaking number of applications to the Turing Scheme were rejected by the government this year following a spike in interest ahead of the programme’s expected closure. Latest data reveals that bids from education providers to organise international trips for young people soared to 951 in 2025-26 – but just 454, or 48 per cent, were accepted. In 2021-22, the programme’s first year, 91 per cent of 412 applications were granted. The proportion of successful bids fell to 58 per cent of 519 requests the next year, before hitting 93 per cent of 483 bids in 2023-24, and then 85 per cent of last year’s 755 applications. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week subscribe This article is for members only. Get full access to premium journalism, exclusive content, and early access to key stories — all for £75 per year.