Royal Academy of Engineering Engineering Leaders Scholarship (2026/27 round) and Sir Ralph Robins Scholarship

At a glance

Run by

Royal Academy of Engineering^[1]

Who it’s for

Undergraduates (including degree apprentices) studying engineering or a related discipline at a UK higher education institution, in any year except the final year before graduating, ordinarily resident in the UK and eligible for UK home fees. Applying for 2027 means being in first year or later, so this is for school leavers only once they have started university (18+). Not open to school students.^[2]

Entry

Students apply themselves

Worth

£5,000 to use on career development activities over three years, an annual training and networking event, an Academy mentor and invitations to Academy events. Sir Ralph Robins Scholars receive a further £5,000 towards the cost of living at university.^[3]

Cost

Not stated

Year groups

Post-18

Where

UK-wide (UK-wide)

Format

Hybrid

Funding

Bursaries or funding available