University of Bristol - E3 Academy Scholarship

What the E3 Academy Scholarship gives you

You will receive a cash grant of approximately 2,900 EUR (GBP 2,500) per year, which will be paid out over the duration of your electrical engineering degree, which usually lasts around 36 months. Each year, you will also receive 8 weeks’ paid summer work with a partner company at a rate of approximately 1,450 EUR (GBP 1,250) per month. Once you have graduated and start working for this company, you will be reimbursed one-third of your tuition fees – up to approximately 6,900 EUR (GBP 6,000) – paid in two instalments. In addition, you will take part in Academy events such as a summer school, receive mentoring (regular support from an experienced professional) and gain direct entry into the profession. The programme is run by the E3 Academy, a not-for-profit initiative. Each scholarship holder is supported by a partner company: Nidec Drives, Mercedes AMG HPP, Siemens Digital Industries or Turntide.

Who can apply

• Degree: You are currently studying Electrical Engineering and Electronics (MEng or BEng) or are about to start such a degree programme. A related degree programme with a substantial electrical engineering component is also recognised (an IET-accredited degree programme with optional modules in the field of electrical power engineering).
• Study phase: You are in the early years of your degree, not about to graduate.
• University: You are studying at Newcastle University, the University of Nottingham or the University of Bristol. For the 2026 round, only Newcastle is accepting new scholarship holders.
• Nationality: You are an EU citizen or, following the completion of your degree, are entitled to permanent residence in the United Kingdom.
• Commitment: You will take part in the paid summer placements and the Academy’s events, and achieve good grades. If, after graduating, you turn down a suitable job offer from your sponsoring company, you may have to repay part of the scholarship.

How to apply

To apply for 2026, you will need to attend an application day at Newcastle University, where the interviews will take place on site. The application deadline is 30 April. The selection process usually begins with an online aptitude test, followed by a group exercise, a one-to-one interview and a meeting with the sponsors.

How realistic are your chances?

This scholarship is highly selective. You must be studying electrical engineering at a specific university (in the 2026 round, this is Newcastle) and be sponsored by a single partner company, meaning places are scarce and the pool of participants is small. If you clearly meet the academic entry requirements and are prepared for the summer placements and the multi-stage selection process, your chances are good. Companies value good grades and a genuine interest in the industry. Apply early in your degree, as the programme is aimed at students in their first few years of study.