StemUp’s Widening Participation scheme is designed to support students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds in accessing and benefiting from our educational resources. Through this initiative, we offer a 25% discount on all digital products available at StemUp to qualifying students.

Unfortunately, to comply with government regulations on widening participation and to ensure fairness among StemUp's customers, we can only offer this discount to individuals who meet any of the following criteria:

For Students:

• Entitled to free school meals at a non-independent establishment
• Receives any UK-recognised bursary, including but not limited to: the 16-19 Bursary Fund, Local Authority Support, or the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
• Residing or studying in a POLAR Quintile 1-4 area
• Currently enrolled in or have completed a higher education access program, such as the MAP (Mentoring and Access Program), Sutton Trust program, or an Oxford Access Program

For Parents or Guardians / Independent students:

• Receive any form of income support or Universal credit
• Receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

If you are ever unsure if you qualify for our program, please use the 'Widening participation' option our contact us form to speak to our manager

You or your parent will be required to provide one form of proof of identity, proof of address and proof of entitlement.

Proof of Identity:

Any one of the following:

• Passport (UK or foreign)
• UK Driving Licence (full or provisional)
• National Identity Card (for EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens)
• Government-issued documentation (e.g., letter from HMRC or DWP confirming your name and date of birth)

Proof of Address:

Any one of the following:

• Utility Bill (electricity, gas, water, or landline phone) – dated within the last 3-6 months
• Bank or Building Society Statement – dated within the last 3-6 months
• Council Tax Bill or Statement – most recent year
• Mortgage Statement – dated within the last 12 months
• Tenancy Agreement – signed and dated within the last 12 months
• HMRC Tax Notification or Letter (e.g., tax return or tax code notification)
• Driving Licence (if not used as proof of identity)

Proof of Eligibility:

Any one of the following:

Student's eligibility criteria:

Any letter from a school, college or organisation addressed to a student's legal name that confirms their status (of e.g. free school meals or bursary)

Parent's eligibility criteria:

Parent receives any form of income support or Universal Credit:

• Universal Credit Award Notice: A letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) detailing the Universal Credit addressed to the parent's legal name.
• Income Support Award Letter: A letter confirming the recipient’s eligibility and payments for Income Support addressed to the parent's legal name.

Parent receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA):

DLA Award Letter: A letter from the DWP addressed to the parent's legal name.

Independent student receives Personal Independence Payment (PIP):

PIP Award Letter: A letter from the DWP detailing the PIP assessment and duration of payments addressed to the parent's legal name.

Please complete the widening participation form using the form link provided on the bottom of this page. You will need the following details:

• Your legal name / your parent or guardian’s legal name
• Proof of Identity (1 document)
• Proof of Address (1 document)
• Proof of Eligibility (1 document)

Please note that all purchases from StemUp must be ordered under the same legal name and email that you have provided.