Pupil Design Awards
Pupil Design Awards
Inspiring social change through design thinking
The RSA Pupil Design Awards is a free, national design competition for secondary school and sixth-form pupils aged 11-18, where participants are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination to tackle real challenges facing people and the planet.
Key dates 2021-22
- 20 Sep 2021: Competition opens
- Nov 2021: Teacher workshops
- Mar-Apr 2022: Mentor sessions with schools
- Apr-May 2022: Submissions window
- 20 May 2022: Deadline for submissions
- 14-15 Jun 2022: Shortlist judging
- 29 Jun 2022: Interview judging and awards ceremony at RSA House
Information and support
Find out how the RSA Pupil Design Awards work and what support we offer.
Entry requirements and judging
See the entry requirements, submission criteria and find out about the judging process.
Past winners
Find out about the winners of the 2020-21 competition.
Partners
Latest thinking
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Announcing the Pupil Design Awards 2021-22
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Aidan Daly
Find out about the latest briefs for the RSA Pupil Design Awards 2021-22.
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How young people are shaping social change despite Covid-19 challenges
Blog
Aidan Daly
Despite the pandemic, school pupils are demonstrating creative confidence and a commitment to making their communities a better place.
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Today’s young people are solving tomorrow’s problems through design
Blog
Aidan Daly
Aidan Daly on the winners of the 2019 RSA Pupil Design Awards and why teachers and students take part in the competition.