British Science Association : _NSEW Kick-start fund

Deadline extended!

New application deadline 4th November 2011, 5pm.

Inspirational activity weeks can be expensive to get off the ground. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to create the Kick Start Fund for National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW). We’re offering a £200 grant to 500 eligible schools in the UK, along with access to loads of free resources to help take the work out of organising your own NSEW events and activities.

NSEW is a 10-day long celebration of science, engineering and technology that sees people of all ages taking part in, and organising, a vast array of events across the country. Aiming to inspire and engage people from all walks of life directly with science, engineering and technology, the theme for NSEW 2012 is “our world in motion”.

Is my school eligible?
To be eligible for a grant schools must fit into at least one of the following criteria:

have a high proportion (30% or more) of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds
have a high proportion (30% or more) of pupils eligible for free school meals
be a small school based in a remote and rural location.

How do I apply?
All you need is an idea for an event or activity to run during the Week and a few minutes spare to complete our simple online application form by following the link below.

Please read the grant information and criteria before your apply, ensuring you have all the information you need to hand. Your application cannot be saved. You may find it useful to copy your answers from a word document.

Click here to apply online!

If you have any queries please email the NSEW team or call 020 7019 4963.

Please note, applications recieved after the application deadline stated above will not be considered.