Engineering opportunities for students

November 2026

1. 6 Nov

   Scholarship The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

   IET Power Academy

   For

   Students starting, or in years 2 to 4 of, an accredited electrical, electronic or power engineering degree at a partner university

   Worth

   £3,000 a year, plus paid summer placements and an industry mentor

   Closing soon21 days left

December 2026

1. 2 Dec

   Scholarship The Smallpeice Trust

   Arkwright Engineering Scholarships

   For

   Year 11 students (S4 in Scotland, Year 12 in Northern Ireland), nominated by their school

   Worth

   £250 a year for two years, plus a mentor and a sponsor

   Open

January 2027

1. 13 Jan

   Application deadline UCAS

   UCAS deadline for most undergraduate courses

   For

   Students applying to university for 2027 entry

   Open

2. 18 Jan

   Competition Samsung UK

   Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

   For

   Students aged 11 to 18 at secondary schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland, alone or in teams of up to four

   Worth

   Mentoring, work experience with Samsung, Samsung tech and a place on the Piccadilly Circus screen

   Open

February 2027

1. 28 Feb

   Scholarship Royal Air Force

   RAF Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship

   For

   Students on an engineering or cyberspace degree who plan to become RAF Engineer or Cyberspace Officers

   Worth

   £5,000 a year plus tuition fees, and paid training

   Open

March 2027

1. 12 Mar

   Competition EUK Education (EngineeringUK)

   The Big Bang Competition

   For

   Students aged 11 to 18 at state-funded schools, home educated or in a community group

   Open

June 2027

1. 30 Jun

   Application deadline UCAS

   Last UCAS applications before Clearing

   For

   Students applying to university for 2027 entry

   Open

No fixed deadline

• Application deadline GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship

  Apprenticeship applications

  For

  People aged 16 or over living in England and not in full-time education

  No fixed application time

  Open

• Work experience BAE Systems

  BAE Systems work experience

  For

  14 to 18 year olds; summer engineering taster weeks in Rochester for 16 to 18

  Placement dates are released through the year on the BAE Systems careers site

  Open

• Scholarship The University of Manchester

  Beatrice Shilling Scholarship

  For

  UK-fee women with an offer for an engineering degree at Manchester

  Worth

  £2,000 a year for up to four years, plus an academic mentor

  No form: make Manchester your firm choice by the June UCAS deadline

  Open

• Project award British Science Association

  CREST Awards

  For

  Young people doing a STEM project: Silver typically 14+, Gold 16+

  Any time, usually through a teacher or club leader

  Open

• Competition The IET (UK delivery partner)

  FIRST LEGO League Challenge

  For

  Teams of up to 10 young people aged 9 to 16, through a school or youth group

  Registration for the 2026-27 season is open; regional tournaments, then the UK final

  Open

• Work experience Forage, with GE Aerospace and Siemens Mobility

  Forage engineering job simulations

  For

  Best for Year 12 and 13: pitched at university-level students

  Start any time; self-paced

  Open

• Work experience Futures For All (formerly Speakers for Schools)

  Futures For All work experience

  For

  14 to 19 year olds at state schools and colleges

  Placements listed all year in the Work Experience Finder, each with its own closing date

  Open

• Event Mangorolla CIC

  I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here!

  For

  School classes, booked by a teacher

  Teachers book live chats; autumn dates run from 19 October to 18 December 2026

  Open

• Work experience IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)

  IChemE virtual work experience

  For

  Anyone aged 14 or over

  Start any time and go at your own pace

  Open

• Project award EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  Industrial Cadets Gold mentored project

  For

  Year 12 (S5 or S6) students, in teams of up to six through their school

  Through your school; schools can ask EDT at any time

  Open

• Work experience JLR, with Springpod

  JLR: Drive Your Future

  For

  Anyone aged 13 or over

  Start any time and go at your own pace

  Open

• Work experience Rolls-Royce

  Rolls-Royce Discover: Behind the Scenes

  For

  Year 11 to 13 (S4 to S6) students, in the year group named for each round

  Rounds for each year group open and close through the year

  Open

• Work experience Rolls-Royce

  Rolls-Royce Discover: On Demand

  For

  Students interested in engineering and business careers

  Any time, at your own pace

  Open

• Taster course EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  Routes into STEM (Industrial Cadets Bronze)

  For

  Year 9 and 10 (S3 and S4) students within an hour of a course

  October half-term 2026 courses in London, Birmingham and Coventry; more places planned for 2026/27

  Open

• Scholarship Royal Navy

  Royal Navy scholarships for engineer officers

  For

  Students who want to become Royal Navy Engineer Officers, from Year 11

  Worth

  £1,500 a year during A levels or Highers; at university, £5,000 a year and tuition fees (DSUS)

  No fixed window: the Scholarship from Year 11, DSUS from the year before university

  Open

• Work experience Springpod

  Springpod virtual work experience

  For

  Students in school or college (ages vary by programme)

  Programmes start through the year; many are on demand

  Open

• Competition STEM Racing UK

  STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools)

  For

  School teams of 3 to 6 students; secondary classes for ages 11 to 19

  Schools register now; regional finals from 12 November 2026, National Finals in March 2027

  Open

• Scholarship University of Strathclyde

  Strathclyde electronic and electrical engineering scholarships

  For

  Applicants and students in Strathclyde's Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

  Worth

  Up to £5,000 a year

  Each award has its own dates in the university's scholarship database

  Open

• Club Young Enterprise

  Young Enterprise Company Programme

  For

  Young people aged 13 to 19, through their school or college

  Schools and colleges sign up; it runs from 12 weeks to a school year

  Open

Not open yet

• Work experience EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  EDT Placements (Year in Industry)

  For

  School leavers after A levels, Highers or equivalent, eligible to work in the UK

  Worth

  Typically £17,000 to £23,000 or more

  2027/28 vacancies coming soon; most placements start in summer 2027

  Not open yet

• Competition Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

  Formula Student

  For

  University teams (one to aim for when choosing a university)

  University teams register for 2027 later in the year; the 2026 event was at Silverstone in July

  Not open yet

• Competition Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

  ICE CityZen competitions

  For

  The CityZen Award for ages 16 to 18; the Pollution Control Challenge for 14 to 16

  Worth

  Up to £2,000, shared between the team and the school

  Runs in the autumn term; check this year's registration dates on the ICE website

  Not open yet

• Scholarship Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

  ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship

  For

  ICE student or technician members on courses leading to EngTech, from Level 3 to degree apprenticeships

  Worth

  Up to £1,000

  Due to reopen in October 2026 (past rounds closed in mid to late November); check the current dates on the ICE website

  Not open yet

• Scholarship Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

  ICE QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship

  For

  Students starting a full-time ICE-accredited civil engineering degree, predicted ABB or above

  Worth

  Up to £8,000 over the course, plus paid placements with sponsors

  The last round opened in March 2026; check the 2027 dates on the ICE website

  Not open yet

• Work experience In2scienceUK

  In2STEM summer placements

  For

  Year 12 (S5 or S6) at non-selective state schools, from lower-income or first-generation backgrounds

  Applications opened in December and closed in April last time; 2027 dates not published yet

  Not open yet

• Summer school EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  Insight into University (EDT)

  For

  Year 12 (S5 or S6) students at UK schools and colleges, or home educated

  Register interest for summer 2027 now; application dates not published yet

  Not open yet

• Competition James Dyson Foundation

  James Dyson Award

  For

  University students and recent graduates of engineering and design, aged 18 or over

  The 2026 round ran from 11 March to 15 July; 2027 dates not published

  Not open yet

• Work experience STEM Learning

  Research Placements and Experiences (formerly Nuffield Research Placements)

  For

  Year 12 (S5) students over 16 in state-funded education who meet a widening participation criterion

  Applications have opened in the autumn in past rounds; check the 2027 dates on the STEM Learning website

  Not open yet

• Taster course EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  Routes into STEM 16+ (Industrial Cadets Silver)

  For

  Students aged 16 and over within an hour of a course

  The 2026 courses ran in July; register interest for 2027

  Not open yet

• Summer school The Smallpeice Trust

  Smallpeice Trust engineering courses

  For

  Students aged 12 to 17

  2027 courses launch in late autumn; most run in the summer holidays

  Not open yet

• Taster course EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

  STEM Futures: University Pathway (EDT)

  For

  Students in Years 11 to 13 (S5 and S6)

  Runs online from 28 June to 20 August 2027; register interest now

  Not open yet

• Scholarship UK Government (TechFirst)

  TechFirst Undergraduate Scholarship (TechGrad)

  For

  Students planning to study at any UK university with an interest in technology

  Worth

  £4,000 a year of your degree, plus summer placements

  Applications for 2027 university starters open this autumn; NCSC says it launches in November 2026

  Not open yet

• Event EUK Education (EngineeringUK)

  The Big Bang Fair

  For

  School groups

  Three days at the NEC, Birmingham, in June 2027; dates and tickets not out yet

  Not open yet

• Application deadline UCAS

  UCAS Extra

  For

  Applicants who have used all five choices and hold no offers

  Opens 25 February 2027

  Not open yet