Electrical and Electronic 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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The E3 Academy supports the development of young people interested in challenging and well-paid careers in leading UK engineering companies.

E3 scholars are supported with:

• scholarships
• vacation work placements
• summer schools
• company mentoring

These all help contribute to employment after graduation.

Find out more about E3 Academy Scholarships

Provided by

Professor Bill Stephenson BSc (Dunelm), PhD (Newcastle), DSc (Newcastle).

US-based graduate F William 'Bill' Stephenson has donated to Electrical and Electronic Engineering to allow the School of Engineering to offer a scholarship of £3,000 each year to the top student entering the University to begin their Stage 1 studies.

A native of North Tyneside, Bill Stephenson graduated in 1963 and emigrated to the US in 1978 on taking up a teaching appointment at Virginia Tech University, where he rose to become Dean of the College of Engineering and a Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Bill comments on his upbringing, 'I was an only child from a very supportive, but relatively poor family living in a home with gas lighting and outdoor facilities. It is strange that I should study Electrical Engineering without ever having encountered its benefits in everyday domestic life.' 

Bill takes a keen interest in Newcastle matters, especially relating to his beloved Newcastle United. 'Unfortunately, following Newcastle often leads to very stressful Saturdays,' he says.

'King's College and Newcastle University transformed my life and gave me opportunities I never dreamed possible. The University has had a very special place in my heart for over 50 years. Without scholarships, I could not have afforded a university education without extreme financial sacrifice. By creating this scholarship, I hope to help foster excellence by contributing in some small way to the future success of a talented individual.'

Details

One scholarship is awarded each year to the top Electrical and Electronic Engineering student at Stage 1. The student will receive an award of £3,000 in their first year of study.

Eligibility

Criteria include:

• holding 3 ‘A’ grades at A Level, one to be in Mathematics
• standard of university application

How to apply

The successful candidate will be contacted by the School of Engineering in Semester One.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk 0191 208 8745

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has established the Power Academy to address the looming skills shortage in power engineering through a combination of financial support and workplace mentoring for students.

The Academy supports undergraduate students in electrical and power engineering at leading UK universities.

For 2021 applications, please revisit this page at a later date.

Find out more about IET Power Academy Scholarships

Name of Scholarship: Scott-Briggs Bursary  

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

Number of awards available: 1  

Scholarship Amount: £1,000 across 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 an underprivileged 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 the School 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

You must also demonstrate in your application your commitment to your studies and aspirations for your future, and how the scholarship will make a difference to you. 

Applications for 2023-24 are now closed.

Applications for 2024-25 will open in Spring Term 2024.

Notice of Award

You will be informed by advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk or the Student Financial Support Team by the end of the Autumn Term if you were successful in receiving the scholarship.   

Conditions of scholarship

All scholarship recipients are asked to provide an introductory profile when they first receive the award, and an annual update report in Spring/Summer to inform their donor of their progress. You will be contacted to provide these reports with plenty of notice. Recipients are required 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.

Find out more about the UKNEST Scholarship