RSC Kent Local Section Level 3 YoungChemist Award 2027

YoungChemist is an award created to acknowledge academic excellence and the promotion of chemistry among young people. It offers students a platform to showcase their understanding of chemistry while encouraging the use of creativity and the latest technology.

Open to secondary school students aged 16-18 and based in Kent who are passionate about chemistry and their chemistry education. Students must be enrolled at a school in Kent and be nominated by their teacher, with each school allowed to submit only one nomination. Students should register with their teacher while enrolled on their Chemistry A-Level, AS course, IB program, BTEC and T-Level or Level 3 qualification.

The nomination should include at least one of:

Conduct a non-core practical: describe the experiment and create a teaching resource, preferably a video or infographic.

Submit a history of chemistry research on a local chemist — a PPT or video, focusing on role models, especially female or BAME chemists.

Organise a STEM school event (competition, poster challenge, talk) and document it with a video or blog.

Mentor students at school and evidence the impact.

Create or maintain a website, blog, or video clips related to chemistry within their community.

Nominations are reviewed by a subcommittee of professionals from the RSC Kent Local section, comprising members from universities, industry, and education. Winners are invited to an awards event.

Prizes and Recognition

GOLD CERTIFICATE: £100

SILVER CERTIFICATE: £75

BRONZE CERTIFICATE: £50