Civil Engineering Scholarships

This bursary provides:

• an annual bursary of £4000 for each year of degree study in a STEM subject
• work experience opportunities

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For students due to start the first year of a JBM accredited full-time civil engineering degree course in the UK.

This scholarship is worth up to £8000. It also provides early links to potential employers.

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Name of Scholarship: Scott-Briggs Bursary  

Provided by: Professor Paul Dent (BSc Biochemistry 1988). 

Number of awards available: 1  

Scholarship Amount: £1,000 for 1 year of study only. 

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is available to undergraduate students from the North East, commencing their degree programme at Newcastle University in either the:

• School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
• School of Engineering
• School of Mathematics
• Statistics and Physics
• School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences

How to Apply

The scholarship will be awarded to one student who comes from a WP background. Applications will be judged on academic potential, enthusiasm, and aptitude for the chosen programme of study. 

To be eligible for this award, you must be a Year 1 undergraduate home student in either the Schools of: 

• Engineering
• Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics Statistics and Physics
• Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences

Preference will be given to students who lived in one of the following locations on application to Newcastle University:

• Northumberland
• North Tyneside
• the City of Newcastle
• Gateshead
• South Tyneside
• the City of Sunderland
• County Durham

Details of how to apply for 2025 scholarships will be available soon. 

Notice of Award

You will be informed by the Student Financial Support Team by the end of the Autumn Term of the outcome of your application.   

Conditions of scholarship

All scholarship recipients are asked to provide an introductory profile when they first receive the award, and an annual update report to inform their donor of their progress. You will be contacted to provide these reports with plenty of notice.  Recipients are encouraged to be available to meet the donors and participate in the promotion of student support activity at Newcastle University if requested.  

Queries should be directed to NU Advancement: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

The UKNEST Scholarship Scheme is open to students studying on any STEM subject degree in the UK. The scholarship scheme offers the following benefits: 

• a graduate buddy;
• Mentoring from a UKNEST member organisation;
• an annual bursary of £1,500 per academic year (£500/term);
• the potential for work placements with a UKNEST Organisation.

Applications can be made at the link: https://www.uknest.org/uknest-scholarships/applications/

UKNEST promotes engineering, science and technology on behalf of the Naval sector and is committed to supporting and inspiring young people, students and early career professionals. UKNEST champions diversity and inclusion and applications are encouraged from students of all backgrounds. 

The closing date for applications is 12 September 2022.

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Name of Scholarship: The Wood Fund 

Provided by: Community Foundation Tyne and Wear and Northumberland

Scholarship Amount: Awards of £3,000 may be made for one year, with the option of reapplying for successive years.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be an undergraduate home student in Stage 1 of study
• Have been resident in one of the following postcodes for 5+ years:
  • NE
  • DH
  • TS
  • SR
  • DL
• Be studying in an Engineering degree programme in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
• Have and be able to demonstrate financial need for the award. This could include:
  • Unable to cover basic costs including the costs associated with study
  • Having to work in excess of 10 hours per week in a job

Application is by competitive process. The fund awards bursaries to all and seeks to obtain a diverse balance of bursary recipients. We particularly welcome applications from female students from black and minoritised ethnic communities who are also currently under-represented in the bursary awards.

How to Apply

Online applications must be submitted no later than 23 November 2023.

Applications will be judged on academic potential, enthusiasm and aptitude for the chosen programme of study. Applicants should use the full word count available to state their case for support.

Recipients are required to provide proof of enrolment, a supporting statement from their tutor and an annual update on their progress. They should also be available to meet the fund advisor if requested.

Applications should be submitted via the online application form: The Wood Fund. 

Queries should be directed to: Elaine Holdsworth 

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