Geospatial Surveying, Mapping and Engineering Scholarships

Provided by

An anonymous alumnus of Newcastle University, to encourage engineers’ practical understanding of their subject.

Details

An annual award of £6,250 is available to a Stage 4 MEng student who has received the best-graded project in Stage 3.

The award will be paid when the successful candidate registers for Stage 4.

Eligibility

Stage 3 student going onto a MEng course in the School of Engineering.

How to apply

The successful candidate will be contacted by the School of Engineering after May / June assessment period.

Queries should be directed to:

advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

0191 208 8745

This bursary provides:

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

Find out more about the CyberFirst Student Bursary

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