What action it is taking to incentivise young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects

The Scottish Government supports a range of measures to encourage young people to study STEM subjects. Science and Engineering 21: An Action Plan for Education in the 21st Century launched in March this year sets out a framework and actions aimed at raising the profile of STEM subjects and associated career paths. The actions include highlighting real-life applications of science learning, building on the Do something creative. Do science marketing campaign, and showcasing science role models through the STEM Ambassadors Programme which brings practising scientists and technologists into schools to assist with activities, talks and careers events.
Last year, the Scottish Government introduced the Scottish Baccalaureate in Sciences which encourages more young people to study sciences in upper secondary school and aims to help equip them for the transition to tertiary education and employment. On 5 August, 89 young people received the first ever Science Baccalaureates awarded.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/Science/Plan.