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Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

The Scheme itself is not a youth organization. It is a programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities designed for use by all agencies having a concern for the development of young people; a programme flexible enough to meet their enthusiasm and aptitudes whatever their background or culture, however plentiful or limited their resources may be.

Much of the Training conducted by Squadrons qualifies cadets for various sections of the Award Scheme. It should not involve a great deal of extra work or time by staff or Cadets

Bronze Silver Gold
Start between 14 - 23 Start between 15 - 23

Start between 16 - 23

All enrolled cadets are permitted to enroll within the scheme. Participants must be sufficiently mature to undertake the Bronze Programme. A Bronze Award holder may start Silver before 15 Birthday without imposing an artificial delay.  No activities may be counted for the Gold Award before 16 years of age

Earliest age for Qualification

Age 14½
Regardless of when award started
Bronze Award Holders 15½
Direct Entrants 16
Silver Award Holders 17
Direct Entrants 17½

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