Young Science Writer of the Year Awards

📢 Welcome to the Home of the Young Science Writer Award!

The Young Science Writer Award (YSWA) celebrates the creativity and passion of young writers who explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Open to students aged 14-16 from state-funded, non-selective schools across the UK (or those home-schooled due to disability), this prestigious competition encourages participants to write engaging, informative essays on scientific topics that matter. Whether tackling climate change, AI, healthcare, or exploring the future of space exploration, YSWA aims to foster critical thinking, storytelling, and a deeper understanding of how science shapes our world. Join us in this exciting journey of scientific discovery and communication. 

The Young Science Writer Award 2026 is on its way.

We’re getting ready to launch the fifth-anniversary edition of the Young Science Writer Award, and it’s shaping up to be our most ambitious year yet. Our team is currently finalising the themes, refining the guidance for entrants, expanding our partnership network, and assembling an exciting prize package to support and celebrate young science storytellers across the UK.

Full details—including key dates, how to enter, judging information, and resources for teachers and students—will be published here in the coming weeks. Whether you’re preparing to submit an essay, planning activity within your school, or simply following the competition’s progress, we encourage you to check back soon.

We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of curious, creative young writers to the 2026 competition and celebrating their outstanding work.