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ScholarshipInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

IMechE Undergraduate Scholarships

£2,000 a year for students starting an IMechE-accredited degree, renewed each year you make good progress.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)[1]
Who it’s for
UK residents about to start an IMechE-accredited degree[2]
Worth
£2,000 a year for up to four years (up to £8,000)[1]
Year groups
Year 13
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    Each scholarship is worth up to £8,000, with students receiving £2,000 per year for up to four years. This excludes industrial placements.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

    Undergraduate scholarships

    Open to UK residents about to embark on their Institution-accredited degree programmes in the autumn.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

    Undergraduate scholarships

    Closing date: 30 June 2026

    Checked 14 October 2026

  4. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    Send your Reference Request Form to your chosen referee who should submit their reference direct to [email protected] no later than 15 July.

    Same page shows "Closing date: 30 June 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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