UNDERGRADUATE
Our awarding winning Scholarship Scheme has been designed in collaboration with leading employers to support you to gain experience and develop the skills you need to thrive in Electronics.
The UKESF has a growing portfolio of projects, events and initiatives aimed at encouraging more young people to study Electronics and to pursue careers in the sector.
Our activities are designed for students – through from primary to undergraduate – and teachers. They demonstrate how Electronics is fascinating and has a huge impact on the world around us.
To date, more than a quarter of secondary schools in the UK have used our resources. From hands-on projects with Electronics equipment, to opportunities for valuable work experience, select one of our activities below to find out more and get involved!
Spark their Imagination
AGE 15-18
A programme designed to encourage young people in Wales to consider careers in Electronics and semiconductors
Girls into Electronics
AGE 15-18
Develop your interest in Electronics by attending a fascinating one-day course at a leading UK university
Renesas Award for Female Students
AGE 17-18
This Award supports young women into their first year of university with valuable work experience and a bursary
CREST Awards
AGE 14-18
Silver CREST Awards, designed by the UKESF, to stretch students and enrich their STEM studies
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
AGE 16-18
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in Electronics is an A-level standard standalone qualification
Online Learning
AGE 15-18
Explore online courses, offered by the UKESF or a partner organisation, to expand your Electronics knowledge.
Explore-A-Synth
AGE 11-14
Explore the relationships between music, science, technology and engineering with this interactive tool
Insight into Electronics
AGE 14-18
Get hands-on with a microcontroller, Electronics and programming with this free, self-paced course
Electronics Everywhere
AGE 14-18
Interactive classroom resources that help to teach core Electronics concepts in A-level Physics and Computer Science
Robokid
AGE 9-11
This hands-on electronics project aims to encourage enthusiasm for Electronics and STEM subjects
What is Electronics?
Semiconductors and Electronics are incredibly important.
Not only are they integral to our everyday lives today, they will also help to secure our future.
Girls into Electronics
Be inspired by the experiences of Agnes, Joanna and Isla.
In this video, they share details about their journey to become Electronics Engineers.