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ScholarshipThe Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

IET Power Academy

Industry-funded scholarships for power engineering students, with £3,000 a year, paid summer placements and a mentor. Up to 50 are awarded each year.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)[1]
Who it’s for
Students starting, or in years 2 to 4 of, an accredited electrical, electronic or power engineering degree at a partner university[2]
Worth
£3,000 a year, plus paid summer placements and an industry mentor[3]
Year groups
Year 13, Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    IET Power Academy

    Up to 50 scholarships are awarded each year to students and participating universities.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    IET Power Academy

    You’re commencing study, or are already in the second, third, or fourth year of an IET-accredited MEng or BEng electrical, electronic or power engineering course, at the below universities.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    IET Power Academy

    A bursary of £3000 for each year of study

    Checked 14 October 2026

  4. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    IET Power Academy

    The deadline for submitting an application is 6 November 2026.

    Checked 14 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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