Partnering with bit&Byte to bring STEAM scholarships to children in regional communities

Devbridge Foundation has partnered with bit&Byte to help close the opportunity gap between children in cities and regions, ensuring that innovative knowledge and future-ready skills are accessible to all. By providing STEAM scholarships to children in regional communities, the initiative reflects one of the Foundation’s core priorities: expanding access to innovative learning. Through creative technologies, digital skills, and new learning models, the partnership empowers children to discover their potential early and prepare for a fast-changing world.

Initiative Goals

• Enable regional children to strengthen their creative and digital competences through innovative STEAM experiences.

• Reach at least 100 children from a minimum of 8 Lithuanian regions, with a strong focus on 5th–8th grade students.

• Launch the development of a digital micro-credentials model.

Expected Outcomes

• Over 100 children from at least 8 regions take part in continous creative technology activities and receive scholarships for free participation.

• At least 60% of participants are 5th–8th graders, with engagement and digital skills progress.

• About 70% of participants report greater motivation and willingness to continue in STEAM.

• The first steps taken towards a micro-credential framework mark an initial move toward making digital skills gained in non-formal education recognised as part of a child’s academic journey.

About bit&Byte

bit&Byte creates innovative STEAM learning programmes, enabling children to grow as creative innovators and active participants in the digital society. More at www.bitbyte.lt