Upcoming Competitions
View our recommended internal & external competitions
Oxford & Cambridge Essay Competitions
The Linnean Society Special Species Competition
Come up with your own scientific Special Species by combining together different latin or greek words and imagining what the species would look like and why the species might have developed those features through evolution.
Age: Open to all ages
The Big Bang STEM Competition
A perfect competition for students in secondary education interested in STEM subjects, from computing to design engineering. The focus is on project work and research, which presents a wonderful opportunity to harness both your creative imagination and scientific knowledge. You can explore any scientific discipline, and choose the nature of your end product e.g. a report from a practical experiment in a lab, a prototype, a science communication presentation. Great to mention on future science personal statements!
Age: 11-19
Armourers and Brasiers Tata Steel Sixth Form Materials Prize
The Armourers and Brasiers Tata Steel Sixth Form Materials Prize has been designed to give learners structured opportunities to find out about materials science and engineering outside their normal lessons. It can be run as a formal extra-curricular activity led by a teacher or learners can work through the Prize modules independently. In both cases a sustained commitment of approximately 12 hours is required.
Age: Year 11 and 12
Virtual Faraday Challenge
Based on a real-world problem, the Virtual Faraday Challenge brings together STEM subjects (science, design and technology, engineering and maths) in an engaging way and encourages the development of young people’s problem solving and communication skills. Can you assist the work of Network Rail, helping them to sustainably manage the increasing numbers of passengers using their network and minimise their impact on the environment?
Age: 7 - 15
UK Junior Water Prize
Any student interested in sustainability and the environment will be interested in partaking in the UK Junior Water Prize. Are you keen to help find solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our age? With a focus on research and experiment, the competition is perfect for any aspiring scientists keen to hone their skills beyond the syllabus.
Age: 15-20