Boitumelo Maboitshego from Sir George Monoux College visited SEMS in July 2009 and complete a project on 'The Analysis of the aerodynamics of a family car to suggest improvements to reduce its drag'. She successfully completed the project and has been awarded both a gold and platinum crest award. Her project has also been chosen to exhibit at the science fair at Imperial university.

Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries offer up to 1000 bursaries a year, for students to work alongside practising scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Projects take place during the summer holidays, giving students an insight into the world of scientific research and development.