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Neon Bursary
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The Neon bursary scheme

Neon brings STEM to life through real-world engineering. Explore our brilliant experiences, inspiring careers resources and case studies that showcase modern engineering.

This year we're offering £650 bursaries to secondary schools that meet the EUK Education priority schools criteria.

The aim of the bursary is to enable young people from groups who are currently under-represented in STEM professions to participate in STEM engagement programmes.

The bursary can be spent on:

  • Kit/activity - paying for an experience listed on Neon; digital or in-person activities to enhance a Neon experience; purchasing or leasing equipment, materials or resources which is specifically needed for the Neon experience
  • Travel – travel to a Neon experience
  • Staff – teacher or technician cover
  • Other – this can be specified in the application form

Applications are open until 31 July 2025.

Check if you're eligible and apply.

Please ensure that all students are encouraged to participate, not just those already interested in engineering and tech or other STEM careers. We are particularly keen for schools to include girls (recruit a 50:50 split if possible), SEND students, students from minority ethnic backgrounds (particularly Black and Black British students), and free school meal recipients.

Find out how previous recipients have spent their bursary here.



Join in with Get with the Program's 'Reach for the Sky
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Join in with Get with the Program's 'Reach for the Sky initiative, funded by
the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority.

 Do you know a school or youth group that would like a FREE Moon Landing Coding Adventure thanks to our wonderful sponsors? This exciting, engaging adventure teaches 5-8 year-olds coding concepts whilst they learn all about the first moon landing in an exciting, engaging adventure!


Anyone can nominate a UK school or youth group using our form below, or you can register your interest as a volunteer. Volunteers get to give back, have a fantastic day helping with one of our coding adventures, and feel great knowing that they're helping to inspire the tech innovators of the future!


Schools and youth groups will get free access to our fantastic online show and follow-up activities, plus some great additional resources. But you'll need to be quick - spaces are limited to 250 schools or clubs so act fast! Find out more in our FAQs below or feel free to get in touch!



The Neon bursary scheme
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Neon brings STEM to life through real-world engineering. Explore our brilliant experiences, inspiring careers resources and case studies that showcase modern engineering.

This year we're offering £650 bursaries to secondary schools that meet the EUK Education priority schools criteria.

The aim of the bursary is to enable young people from groups who are currently under-represented in STEM professions to participate in STEM engagement programmes.

The bursary can be spent on:

  • Kit/activity - paying for an experience listed on Neon; digital or in-person activities to enhance a Neon experience; purchasing or leasing equipment, materials or resources which is specifically needed for the Neon experience
  • Travel – travel to a Neon experience
  • Staff – teacher or technician cover
  • Other – this can be specified in the application form

Applications are open until 31 July 2025.

Check if you're eligible and apply.

Please ensure that all students are encouraged to participate, not just those already interested in engineering and tech or other STEM careers. We are particularly keen for schools to include girls (recruit a 50:50 split if possible), SEND students, students from minority ethnic backgrounds (particularly Black and Black British students), and free school meal recipients.

Find out how previous recipients have spent their bursary here.

 


 






The Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Team Challenge 2025!
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The Engineering Team Challenge is an event aimed at enthusiastic 16–18-year-olds interested in pursuing a STEM related career. Schools/teams compete to fulfil a STEM related task with the best teams awarded prizes

It’s anticipated that the event will be held the week commencing 22nd September and will run for approximately two weeks. Each school/team will only attend one day. Exact dates are to be confirmed.

We are currently hoping to host the event at four locations across South Wales:  Newport, Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff; Exact venue locations are to be confirmed. 

To register your school/college's interest, please complete the form using the link: https://forms.office.com/e/NWcvhj70zr

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. In its 40th year, the campaign underwent a rebrand, introducing a vibrant identity to inspire continued engagement.


Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year. More information here

Royal Mail: Work Experience, Apprenticeships & Careers
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To apply for work experience, scan the QR code at the base of the flyer or click here.
For information on apprenticeships and other routes, visit the Early Careers page on Royal Mail’s website.

“We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including age, disability*, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, race, ethnicity and national origin, religion, faith or belief, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We aim to be known as an inclusive, fair, and accessible workplace where our people feel they belong and everyone can grow and succeed, making us the best employer in every village, town, and city.” – Royal Mail

*Royal Mail is a Disability Confident Employer.