University of Bristol - Whitworth Scholarship

What the Whitworth Scholarship gives you

You will receive about EUR 11,500 per year (GBP 10,000) for up to 4 years of full-time study in engineering, with a lifetime cap of approximately 46,000 euros (40,000 GBP) per person. Part-time or work-study programmes are funded on a pro rata basis. Funding is released at the start of each semester. Upon completion of your studies, you will receive a certificate and a medal, as well as the right to use the title ‘Whitworth Scholar’ (WhSch). You may receive this award alongside other scholarships, but not alongside a second Whitworth Scholarship. The scholarship is administered by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and has been funded since 1868.

Who can apply

• Level: You are either just starting an engineering degree (BEng, MEng or MSc) at a UK university, or you are already enrolled on one.
• Field: Any field of engineering, for example mechanical engineering, civil engineering or electrical engineering.
• Your path into engineering: You have decided to undertake vocational training. After completing your full-time training, you undertook an engineering apprenticeship for around 2 years before starting your degree.
• Nationality: You are a British national, a national of a Commonwealth country or a citizen of the European Union.
• Residence: You have lived in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years immediately prior to the start of your degree programme.
• MSc applicants: You are a recent graduate who, prior to your degree, also completed a 2-year vocational training programme.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and submit it to the IMechE by 17 July. Your referees should submit their letters of recommendation by the end of July: two if you are just starting out, three if you are already enrolled. A panel will draw up a shortlist in early August. All shortlisted candidates must come to London for an interview in mid-August.

How realistic are your chances?

This funding is awarded on a highly selective basis. You must have a specific professional background in engineering, be resident in the United Kingdom and have secured a place on an engineering degree programme, meaning that far fewer people qualify for it than for open scholarships. If you clearly fit this profile and can demonstrate both academic achievement and practical engineering skills, your prospects are good. As the final decision is not based solely on your application documents but also depends on the interview, you should be prepared to explain your practical experience.