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Project awardEDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

Industrial Cadets Gold mentored project

A team works on a real problem set by a company, with an industry mentor, over about 50 hours.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)[1]
Who it’s for
Year 12 (S5 or S6) students, in teams of up to six through their school[1]
Cost
A school admin fee; bursaries or sponsorship may be available[1]
Year groups
Year 12
Where
UK-wide
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

1 source

  1. EDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

    School groups

    Age group - Year 12 / S5-6. Structure - 50 hours of project-based work experience supported by an industry mentor.

    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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Project awardBritish Science Association

A recognised award for a STEM project of your own or with a team: about 30 hours at Silver and 70 at Gold.

Cost
Silver £15 + VAT, Gold £30 + VAT a student; free in Scotland
Who
Young people doing a STEM project: Silver typically 14+, Gold 16+
When
Any time, usually through a teacher or club leader

Visit crestawards.org (opens in a new tab)Details: CREST Awards

UKESF Scholarships

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ScholarshipUK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)

Electronics employers sponsor undergraduates at 30 partner universities with a bursary, paid summer placements and mentoring.

Worth
£1,000 a year, plus paid summer placements of at least 8 weeks
Who
Electronics undergraduates at partner universities, not in their first or final year
Deadline
Apply to one employer first; UKESF then invites you to apply to more

Visit ukesf.org (opens in a new tab)Details: UKESF Scholarships

Newcastle University engineering scholarships

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ScholarshipNewcastle University

Donor-funded scholarships for first-year engineering students, including the Sandman (£2,000 a year) and John and Anne Scott (£3,000 a year) awards.

Worth
£1,000 to £9,000, depending on the award
Who
First-year engineering students at Newcastle; most awards are for widening participation students
Deadline
Apply on the Student Portal once you have enrolled

Visit ncl.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Newcastle University engineering scholarships