Free CREST in Scotland
From August 2025, CREST Awards are completely free to for all young people aged 3–19 in Scotland, thanks to the generous support from the James Weir Foundation.
How to claim your free CREST Awards
If you are in Scotland, you can apply for CREST Awards at no cost.
Scottish applicants can use a voucher code in the payment stage. The code will remove all application fees automatically.
The codes are distributed via our teacher and partner networks via email. If you haven’t got a code, you can request one by emailing us at crest@britishscienceassociation.org
How to run CREST
Explore
Explore the free activities and challenges in our Resource Library, or get creative and work on a project of your own choice.
Experiment
Your learners then complete their activities or projects, developing STEM skills and experience.
Submit
Create a free account on our application platform
Then complete your application for your CREST Awards. Use your voucher code in the payment stage.
Don't have a voucher? Get in touch at crest@britishscienceassociation.org
Achieve
After submitting all the project information, your application will be assessed. Certificates will be delivered to your Scottish delivery address for free!
Explore
Explore the free activities and challenges in our Resource Library, or get creative and work on a project of your own choice.
Experiment
Your learners then complete their activities or projects, developing STEM skills and experience.
Submit
Create a free account on our application platform
Then complete your application for your CREST Awards. Use your voucher code in the payment stage.
Don't have a voucher? Get in touch at crest@britishscienceassociation.org
Achieve
After submitting all the project information, your application will be assessed. Certificates will be delivered to your Scottish delivery address for free!
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