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ScholarshipInstitute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

IOM3 Bursaries to Support Learning

Two bursaries a year for materials, minerals and mining undergraduates at the end of their second year.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)[1]
Who it’s for
IOM3 student members on accredited materials, minerals or mining degrees[2]
Worth
£1,500 for each remaining year of the degree[1]
Year groups
Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

    Bursaries to Support Learning

    Each year we will award two bursaries to students at the end of their second year. The recipients will receive £1,500 for each remaining year of their programme.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

    Bursaries to Support Learning

    Student members of IOM3 (for a minimum of 12 months prior to application) who are undertaking an IOM3 Accredited or Certified undergraduate degree programme in any materials, minerals or mining-related discipline.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

    Bursaries to Support Learning

    Closing date: 01-09-2026

    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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