 | What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme all about?
If you are aged 14-25, it is a scheme that encourages you to take responsibility for your own lives. It provides a structure to help you develop your talents and interests and take part in a range of activities.
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| Does it cost anything?
The entry fee is £8.75 for the Bronze/Silver Awards and £11.25 for the Gold Award. For this you get a record book and adult help and support to get you started. Other costs will vary according to the activities you choose. You may get some help with funding from Local Authorities.
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| How long does it take to get an Award?
This depends on you but Bronze and Silver Awards usually take between nine months and a year. The Gold Award takes a little longer. Read the section about the Awards to give you some idea about what they involve and how much time they take.
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| What sort of activities can you do?
There isn't a fixed list of activities although you must do four different types of activity (5 for the Gold Award).
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| What sort of people join the Awards Scheme?
The Case Studies Section introduces you to four young people who have been involved in the scheme. They talk about themselves and why they joined the scheme. They are all young people who are self-motivated, who have lots of interests and who want to pursue those interests in their leisure time. They all have attractive personalities and are full of enthusiasm for what they do. They are just like most young people throughout the country with the same interests likes and dislikes. Read about them and perhaps their experiences will give you an interest in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
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