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Help articles list

Explore the full list of our CREST Awards help articles - your go-to list for everything from entering a project and understanding award levels, to accessing support for students and educators. Whether you’re new to CREST or a seasoned participant, these articles will help guide you through each step of the journey.

Flexible, accessible, and affordable
Aligned with national curriculum
Compatible with other STEM schemes
Student-led
Flexible, accessible, and affordable
Aligned with national curriculum
Compatible with other STEM schemes
Student-led

Getting started

How to run CREST Awards

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How to apply for CREST Awards

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How to choose the right Award level for your students

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Where can I find passports, workbooks and profile forms?

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Can I use my own activities for the Star and Superstar CREST Awards?

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How to choose a project idea

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Eligible project subject areas

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How can I get a mentor for my CREST Award?

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Applying for CREST Awards

How to apply for a Discovery Award

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How to create a Bronze CREST project

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How to apply for Silver and Gold CREST Awards

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How should my group apply for a Silver/Gold Award?

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Fees, funding and payments

What are the fees to apply for CREST Awards?

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How to pay CREST Award entry fees

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CREST entry fees for non-UK students

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Grants and funding to run CREST

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Why is my voucher code not working?

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Can you send me my invoice?

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How to add a purchase order number to your invoice

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Project assessment

Criteria for Bronze, Silver and Gold CREST Awards

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How are Silver projects assessed?

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How are Gold projects assessed?

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How does the CREST assessment process work?

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How long does Silver/Gold assessment take?

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Star and SuperStar activity structure / assessment criteria

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Certificates and delivery

CREST Certificate print run schedule

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Certificate delivery options

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CREST Certificate delivery times

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Where can I get Star/SuperStar passport stickers?

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My certificates have the wrong school/student names/are damaged

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Updates and service status

System status for CREST Awards sites

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Regional CREST Support Organisations (RCSOs)

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