Engineering Grants, scholarships and awards

Engineering Grants, scholarships and awards available if you would like to become an Engineer.

If you are consider or interested in becoming and Engineer, here a few organisations who offer Engineering Grants, scholarships and awards open to all, all are keen to recruit from the BME and African Caribbean communities.

The Aero MSc Bursary Scheme
The Aero MSc Bursary Scheme is offering 500 tuition fee bursaries for home students who can secure a place on an eligible, accredited MSc programme. The scheme is run by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. The aim is to boost the supply of skilled professionals to the sector, helping UK aerospace maintain and consolidate its leading position globally.
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The Arkwright Scholarships Trust
Awards prestigious Scholarships, through rigorous selection, to support students through A Levels or Scottish Highers. Scholars are encouraged to pursue engineering at university or through a higher apprenticeship and to take up a relevant career in engineering or a related design field.
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Construction Skills Inspire Scholarship
If you’re thinking of starting a university course in Construction and the Built Environment this year, why not apply for a Construction Skills Inspire Scholarship to help you? The scholarship is available for bright, motivated and ambitious students, who show the potential to succeed in the construction industry.
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The Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme
The DTUS is a sponsorship scheme for undergraduates who will be joining the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force as Engineering Officers (or Logistics Officers for the British Army).
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E3E Academy Scholarship
The E3 Academy offers three or four year sponsorship to undergraduate students studying Electrical (Energy) Engineering at the Universities of Nottingham, Bristol or Newcastle.
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Energy Institute Awards
Individual excellence is recognised via a number of Energy Institute awards for outstanding contributions to various fields in the energy industries.
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ICE QUEST Scholarships and awards
Set up to encourage education in civil engineering, the QUEST offers scholarships and awards for students and ICE graduate and professionally qualified members.
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IET Awards and Scholarships
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Awards programme includes awards to reward and celebrate individual excellence and innovation, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering scholarships and a range of travel bursaries.
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The IET Innovation in Engineering Awards
The IET Innovation in Engineering Awards celebrate the products, technologies and processes that lead the way in engineering innovation.
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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
£1000 is awarded to a successful student. Eligible students are those able to demonstrate a commitment to maritime engineering, science or technology and are attending full-time, IMarEST approved courses in marine, offshore or ocean engineering, naval architecture, marine science or marine technology.
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Imperial College London Scholarships
These are engineering scholarships for those completing a programme of study within the engineering faculty at Imperial College London.
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers provides scholarships and awards for those at different stages of their careers, from prospective undergraduates and apprentices to those already working in the industry who are looking to further develop their careers.
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Royal Academy of Engineering / EPSRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
These fellowships enable outstanding, young researchers from all branches of engineering to establish an independent research career, normally shortly or immediately after completing their PhD.
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Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Industrial Design Studentships
About six one-year studentships are offered each year for selected graduates with a good grounding in engineering or science who wish to develop their capabilities in industrial design.
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The Royal Society – Partnership Grant
The scheme offers up to £3000 to support teachers, scientists and engineers working together to inspire young people. These projects give school students a taste of science and engineering today, and their relevance for society.
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School Grants Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to provide schools with grants of up to £500 for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics or engineering.
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SET Awards (Science, Engineering & Technology Student of the Year)
The SET awards are Europe’s most important awards for science, engineering and technology undergraduates. Supported by Industry, and leading scientific and technical institutions, the SET awards are multidisciplinary to reflect the wide range of degrees our universities have to offer. The SET awards provide a showcase for educational excellence by publicly recognising the exceptional achievements of both students and universities.
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The Sir Angus Paton Bursary
In 1986, Sir Angus Paton made an endowment to The Royal Academy of Engineering. Each year a bursary of £7000 is funded from this endowment, and awarded to a suitably qualified engineer enrolled on a full-time Masters course related to the environment.
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