Youth STEMM Award
The skills award inspiring the next generation of STEMM professionals.
The Youth STEMM Award (YSA) is a flexible and personalised skills award for young people aged 11–19, empowering them to design their own programme of STEMM activities. Participants work towards a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award by completing activities at school, at home, or online – choosing experiences that align with their interests and transforming them into a meaningful structured programme.
For schools and colleges, running the YSA is a powerful way to increase participation and diversity in STEMM careers and further training and evidence Gatsby Benchmarks. Students reflect on their learning in a personal YSA digital portfolio and can also add Youth STEMM Award to their UCAS application and CV.
- Suitable for: Years 7-13
- Theme: STEM
- Cost to School: £50 (for 15 student places)
- Duration: academic year (students’ self-study), requires a science teacher to moderate students’ activity
- Curriculum / Enrichment: During lunchtime or afterschool STEM related clubs and in students’ own time
