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.