The Panel

A Global Community of Future Thinkers | Ages 13-18

The Panel is a global initiative from the Oxford Scholastica Academy, built from a select group of ambitious students ready to shape the future.

As a Panellist, you’ll answer one quick daily question on the issues defining your generation – from education and careers to wellbeing, technology and global challenges.

Your insights feed directly into real research, giving you a genuine voice in the conversations influencing young people worldwide.

Shape the Future

Being part of The Panel isn’t just about sharing your opinions – it’s an opportunity to boost your CV, strengthen your university applications and join an international community of motivated students. As a Panellist, you will:

Have the chance to contribute to and have your views quoted in our research

Be a voice for your generation on the world stage

Gain skills and experience to boost your CV and university applications

Gain access to exclusive insights and opportunities designed to help you get ahead

Unlock badges and certificates to share with your network

Connect with a global community of like-minded students

How the Panel Works

We ask students questions designed to shape the future of young people across the world.

Become a Panellist
  • Apply to be a Panellist: fill out our application form below and receive a decision within 7 days. 
  • Join our community: join the Oxford Scholastica Panel Discord server.
  • Start answering questions: answer a short poll or question every day on issues such as careers, global issues, the future and more.
Contribute to real research
  • Share opinions: your answers will shape and contribute to our research.
  • Be credited: you’ll have the chance to be quoted and credited in articles, research papers and analysis.
  • Speak for your generation: your answers will represent the voice of your generation on the world stage.
Build your skills and boost your CV
  • Distribute your research: share insights with your friends and network.
  • Gain research experience: experience contributing to and analysing real data.
  • Build skills: get a head start on your future and unlock expert insights.

Latest Panel Insight

What Students in 40 Countries Say About Their Future

Published November 2025

“Overall optimism among teenagers averages 3.80 out of 5, with notable regional differences – highest in Sri Lanka (4.33) and lowest in Kuwait (2.92).”

Read the full article here.

How to become a Panellist

Submit Your Application

Tell us a little bit about you and why you would like to join the 2026 cohort of The Panel using the form below.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Join the Community

Join our Panel community and start answering daily polls and questions. No cost, big impact.

Level Up

Answer polls and engage in questions to level up and unlock exclusive resources and opportunities, as well as the chance to be credited in real research.

The Panel Application Form

If you are having trouble accessing the form below please click here.