EventEUK Education (EngineeringUK)
The UK's biggest celebration of STEM for young people, with hands-on activities, careers panels and shows.
Take part in hands-on activities, inspiring shows and careers panels. It's the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM.
Checked 14 October 2026
Free for school groups, The Big Bang Fair brings STEM to life through hands-on activities, inspiring careers experiences and live shows.
Checked 14 October 2026
Taking place over 3 days at the NEC in Birmingham, The Fair will return in June 2027.
Checked 14 October 2026
Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.
Three days at the NEC, Birmingham, in June 2027; dates and tickets not out yet[3]
EventMangorolla CIC
Students ask working engineers anything in live online chats, then vote for the one who wins £500 for public engagement.
Visit imanengineer.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here!
ScholarshipUK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)
Electronics employers sponsor undergraduates at 30 partner universities with a bursary, paid summer placements and mentoring.
Visit ukesf.org (opens in a new tab)Details: UKESF Scholarships
ScholarshipNewcastle University
Donor-funded scholarships for first-year engineering students, including the Sandman (£2,000 a year) and John and Anne Scott (£3,000 a year) awards.
Visit ncl.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Newcastle University engineering scholarships