The SCQF Level 6 Young STEM Leader Award is a nationally recognised qualification that enables young people to support, engage and inspire others in STEM in their school, community or youth group.

This can be achieved through the following activities;

Planning, creating and delivering a series of STEM activities, events or interactions;

Supporting and developing STEM knowledge and understanding with individuals or small groups;

Collaborating and sharing on STEM research & outreach.

On completion of the award, the Young STEM Leader (YSL) will be able to plan, lead and evaluate a series of STEM interactions to engage, inspire and impart knowledge to their peers. The approximate completion time is 30 hours and on completion YSLs will gain 3 SCQF credit points.