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Student Awards
We want to recognise the brightest emerging talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
1. Tell Us Your Story
Find the award you'd like to enter, fill out the form and tell us what makes you, your project, or your impact in STEM unique.
We want to know the real you — beyond grades and CVs. Whether it’s a side hustle, a bold idea, a personal challenge you’ve overcome, or a uni project you’re proud of, this is your space to shine.
Authenticity matters more than perfection.
2. Innovation Challenge
If you're shortlisted for an award we'll invite you to complete a fun, creative challenge dreamt up by our employer partners.
It’s your chance to show how you think, collaborate, and innovate.
3. Bright Minds Conversation
You'll then be invited for a relaxed chat with a panel about your journey, ideas, and vision.
No suits, no scripts — just a real conversation with people who care about your potential.
This is about connection, not an interrogation.
How It Works
At The STEM Awards, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all.
That’s why we don’t ask you to complete psychometric tests or grill you across a desk in a stuffy meeting room.
We want you to show us what drives you, how you think, and where you’re headed.
Whether it’s a university project, a personal challenge you’ve overcome, a unique way you’ve applied STEM, or something entirely unexpected.
We want to hear your story.
We’re looking for authenticity, creativity, and potential - not perfection.
So, use your application to bring your award entry to life.
Enter The Student Awards
Just hit the button below, find the award you'd like to be considered for and enter - it's as simple as that.
Events
From inspiring student panels to employer masterclasses, our events brings together the brightest minds in STEM.
Whether you're here to learn, connect or lead — there’s something for everyone.
Bright Minds: Student Innovation Panel
Coming Soon | Virtual
Join young STEM changemakers as they share their big ideas, bold projects, and what the future means to them.
Inside STEM Hiring: Employer Q&A
Coming Soon | Virtual
A live conversation with top STEM recruiters on what they look for, how they hire, and how you can stand out.
STEM Awards 2026 Launch Party
Coming Soon | In Person
Celebrate the launch of our next season of awards with finalists, partners, and the wider STEM community.
Why Nominate Yourself?
1. Boost Your CV
The STEM Awards offers real recognition and a chance to stand out to the people who actually hire.
Even just nominating yourself is a fantastic opportunity to show employers that you care about your work, your reputation and your future.
2. Get Noticed By Top STEM Employers
We work with future-focused companies that want to meet people like you — the ones doing more than just cramming for exams.
3. Access Exclusive Work Opportunities
We’ve partnered with STEM businesses to offer placements, internships, and shadowing experiences exclusively to our nominees and winners.
These are insider opportunities designed to give you real-world experience in the fields you care about most.
4. Meet The Future Of Your Industry
The STEM Awards connects you with a national network of students who are pushing boundaries in science, tech, engineering, and maths.
You’ll meet peers, mentors, and future collaborators who think like you do (or challenge you to think bigger).
We're on the hunt for students who are making things, fixing problems, asking big questions and making waves.
Why?
Because our future-focused sponsors are looking for exactly those people.
That's why we don't just focus on grades - we're here to recognise real talent and give the limelight on the future of STEM.
Entering is easy and entirely free - so you've got nothing to lose by applying.