Funding

Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.

Grant funding support for Maths Week Scotland 2026 will be announced later in the year.

Previous Successful Applicants

Take a look at some examples of the previous projects supported by funding, for inspiration!

Aberdeen Science Centre

  • Interactive workshops for schools and visitor groups

Glasgow Science Centre

  • Hands-on community art workshops focusing on Tangram, Rangoli & Fibonacci

University of Strathclyde

  • One-day inter-authority maths conference: ‘Beauty & Relevance of Maths’

University of Edinburgh

  • 'Geometry, Art & Mind' interactive exhibit

STEM Ambassadors in Scotland

  • Funding used to create webpage and resource booklet for teachers

Learning Links Scotland

  • Training workshops for maths practitioners

Professional Learning Academy

  • Boomwhacker training session for maths practitioners

Dumfries and Galloway Council

  • Maths Fun Roadshow for schools & town trails in 12 towns across the region

Scottish Maritime Museum

  • Free school visits for primary schools & weekend of family workshops

Glencoe Folk Museum

  • New meteorological school loan box

Gairloch Museum

  • Escape Room challenge for schools

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

  • ‘Maths Attack’ family workshops and maths trail

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

  • Weekend of family friendly weaving activities

Latest News and Events

News

RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch

It is almost time for the RSPB Big Schools’ Bird Watch – the largest citizen science project for schools across the UK. Sign up to take part, from 6th January- 13th February 2026.

News

Pick & Mix Your Own Christmas Holiday Countdown

We've pulled together all our seasonal resources from the last three years, and thrown in a few new ones too, so that you can create your own Christmas Holiday Countdown depending on age, ability and preferences. With games, puzzles, art and craft activities to choose from, as well as our interactive puzzle mystery story.

21st Feb
Event

The Amazing Mathemagic Show

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street | | Free
Experience the wonder of mathematics, as students and staff from the University of Edinburgh transform into captivating performers, dazzling magicians, and astonishing "mind readers".