Bursaries and grants are regularly offered by WES, depending on the funds available. Please check this space for regular updates.

There are two new schemes in Scotland the Doris Gray Scholarship and Project Enabling Grant schemes.

FAQs

1. Where to get funding to study engineering at undergraduate and post graduate level -other than WES Awards?

All Engineering Institutions have grants - most are untapped every year

List of Institutions etc. Engineering Council UK - http://www.engc.org.uk/

The Panasonic Trust which is administered by the Royal Academy of Engineering aims to encourage and support the professional development and retraining of engineers in the UK. It achieves this objective by providing funding for individuals to study courses which are designed to develop or update their knowledge and skills in new or emerging technologies and the various fields of engineering, manufacturing, materials science, environmental technology and IT.  More info

2. How to find work placements?

Year in Industry placements -link: http://www.yini.org.uk/students.php

3. How to decide which is the most suitable university to go to?

Look for a degree accredited by one of the Engineering Professional Bodies

Engineering Council UK link: http://www.engc.org.uk/education--skills/accreditation/accredited-course-search.aspx