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The British Science Association has announced that applications for British Science Week “Kick Start” grants are now open for applications.

As part of British Science Week, which celebrates science, technology, engineering, and maths, state-funded schools in "challenging circumstances" can apply for grants to organise their own science and engineering events. The aim is to engage children who might not otherwise choose to participate in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)

The scheme is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Grants of up to £400 are available to support a range of projects that could include:

Running activities from the British Science Association's Crest Home Based Activity Packs or the British Science Weeks Activity Packs.

• Inviting speakers from local Universities, industry or family members who work in Science, technology, Engineering or maths.
• Taking field trips to local museums, science centres or university science departments.
• Putting on mini-festivals or science fairs.
• Running student led building projects such as a school garden, community lab or pond with parents and volunteers.

To be eligible, students must be from a school that fulfils one or more of the following criteria:

• over 30% of pupils eligible for pupil premium or equivalent
• over 30% of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds
• small school based in a remote and rural location

For any questions, please email bsw@britishscienceassociation.org. 

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