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Project awardInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

IMechE Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund (grants up to £1,000)

A grant fund for initiatives, projects and activities in schools and clubs that promote mechanical engineering to children in primary and secondary education. Awards are up to £1,000, there is no closing date, and applications are reviewed throughout the year. Any individual, educational establishment or club can apply, and IMechE membership is not required.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)[1]
Who it’s for
Any individual, educational establishment or club promoting mechanical engineering to children in primary and secondary education. The application must be supported by a mentor (head teacher, club leader or an IMechE member). Teachers or club leaders usually apply on behalf of students.[2]
Entry
A teacher or school enters
Worth
Up to £1,000 towards a school or club engineering project or activity.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11
Where
UK-wide
Format
Hybrid
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Institution of Mechanical Engineers

    Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund

    Enables awards to be made to support initiatives, projects, activities in schools and clubs which promote mechanical engineering to children in primary and secondary education.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Institution of Mechanical Engineers

    Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund

    The award is open to any individual, educational establishment or club. There is no requirement for the applicant to be a member of the Institution.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Institution of Mechanical Engineers

    Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund

    Applications can be made by the coordinator on behalf of the school or club

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Institution of Mechanical Engineers

    Schools and Clubs Engineering Challenge Fund

    Closing date: None. Applications are reviewed throughout the year.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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