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The SMF invites grant applications for neurodivergent youth engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities.​
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Key Terminology
Eligibility
Before applying, please check you and your potential SMF Star are eligible to apply...
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Please read SMF Application Guidance and Collaboration Agreement
Collaborator Eligibility
To qualify as Collaborators, you must meet the following criteria:
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Agree that the support provided by SMF is to be used solely for the charitable purposes for which it was awarded.
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Where relevant, provide a safe environment for the SMF Star to learn, with appropriate facilities and policies in place.
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Agree to report on the progress made throughout the project and provide evidence of any certification on completion of the activities.
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Agree to all conditions found in our Collaboration Agreement. Please read this document before applying.
Beneficiary (Star) Eligibility
To qualify for SMF Support, beneficiaries must meet the following criteria:
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Aged 11 to 25 years.
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Resident in England or Wales.
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Are neurodivergent (click to review what's included under the term 'neurodivergent') or are on a waiting list for diagnosis.
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They should have a palpable interest in and gain a sense of enjoyment from engaging in STEM activities.
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To understand how and why we have this criteria, please review our 'How we chose our Eligibility Criteria' doc.
Application Process
Step 1
If you are a potential SMF Star, find your collaborator (teacher, employer, club runner) to work on this with you.
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If you are a Collaborator, identify your potential SMF Star and tell them about the SMF.
Step 2
Both potential stars and Collaborators must read the SMF Application Guidance and, Collaborators, please read the Collaborator Agreement before applying. They will tell you all the detail you need.
Step 3
APPLY!
Depending on your age, click below and download your form. When complete, email it back to us with any supporting documentation.
What Happens next?
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Once the application closing date is reached, the Trustees will review the applications over the following month or so to determine the winner(s).
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The SMF may be back in touch to ask you for additional information during that month.
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They will aim to let you know if you've been successful or not within 2 months of the Application closing date.
How do the Trustees make their decision?
The Trustees will consider the following to determine the winners:
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Adherence to the eligibility criteria
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Alignment with the foundation's mission
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Confirmation that the outcomes of the support will demonstrate furtherance to the SMF's charitable purposes
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Number of candidates and potential impact
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The availability of funds
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If successful, the SMF will work with the beneficiary and collaborator to provided SMF Support tailored to address each SMF Star's unique need.
What support can you apply for?
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SMF Support encompasses various forms of assistance, such as financial aid, mentorship, work experience, and access to certain resources.
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Detailed examples of SMF support can be found in the SMF Application Guidance.