FOUNDATION DEGREE GRANTS

We are committed to offering financial support to outstanding mechanical engineers, who typically have at least two years hands on training in mechanical engineering, to undertake a foundation degree with the intention of gaining a university degree for the purpose of obtaining Chartered Engineer status.

The grants are to encourage outstanding mechanical engineers, who will have excellent academic and practical skills and the qualities needed to succeed in industry.

On completion of the Foundation Degree students will be eligible to apply for a Whitworth Scholarship Award.

How much are the grants worth?

The Awarding Committee has authority to make grants valued at:

• Full-time study - £2,000
• Part-time study - £1,000

Am I eligible?

We welcome applications from anyone who has typically served at least a two-year mechanical engineering apprenticeship before starting a foundation degree-level course. 

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must be a British, Commonwealth or European Union Citizen.
• Applicants must have been resident in the United Kingdom for at least three consecutive years prior to undertaking study in the UK at a College of FE/HE or university.
• Applicants must have pursued a vocational route in an engineering discipline typically for at least two years after having left full-time education and before entering a foundation level degree that permits entry to an undergraduate mechanical engineering course.

Interviews

• Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates

How to apply

• Applicants will be considered throughout the year.
• To apply, complete the application form and two reference request forms.

Application form

Reference request 1

Reference request 2