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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Scholarships

We have a range of scholarships available for Electrical and Electronic Engineering students.

CyberFirst Student Bursary

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

E3 Academy Scholarships

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

F William Stephenson Excellence Scholarship

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. This allows the School of Engineering to offer a scholarship of £3,000 every year. The top student entering the University to begin their Stage 1 studies will receive this scholarship.

A native of North Tyneside, Bill obtained his undergraduate from King's College, University of Durham in 1961, and his PhD and DSc from Newcastle University. He was active in student government, serving as the last President of King's College Student Representative Council in 1963. This was the same year that Newcastle University was founded.

A native of North Tyneside, Bill obtained his undergraduate from King's College, University of Durham in 1961, and his PhD and DSc from Newcastle University. He was active in student government, serving as the last President of King's College Student Representative Council in 1963. This was the same year that Newcastle University was founded.

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 United 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.'

Number of awards available: 1

Scholarship amount: £3,000

Eligibility criteria: 

  • To be eligible for this award, you must be:
  • A UK based Undergraduate student, entering stage 1 of study
  • Registered on one of the following courses:
    • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H607)
    • MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project (H605)
  • Hold 3 ‘A’ grades at A Level, one to be in Mathematics

Notice of Award: The successful candidates will be contacted by the School of Engineering and Student Financial Support Services in the Autumn Term.

Conditions of scholarship: All donor-funded 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      

 

IET Power Academy Scholarships

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

UKNEST Science and Engineering Scholarship

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 

Wilson Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Name of Scholarship: Wilson Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Provided by: Newcastle University Development Trust

Number of awards available: 8

Scholarship Amount: £1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this award, you must be:

  • A UK based Undergraduate student, entering stage 1 of study
  • Registered on one of the following courses:
    • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (H300)
    • MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (H301) 
    • BEng (Hos) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H607)
    • MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project (H605)
    • BEng (Hons) Electronics and Computer Engineering (H652)
    • MEng (Hons) Electronics and Computer Engineering with Industrial Project (H654)

Scholarship will be awarded automatically to the top-ranking students on these programmes registered as stage 1 students in 2025-26.

Notice of Award: The successful candidates will be contacted by the School of Engineering and Student Financial Support Services in the Autumn Term.

Conditions of scholarship:

Conditions of scholarship: All donor-funded 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