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ScholarshipThe Rochester Bridge Trust

Harriott Engineering Scholarship (Rochester Bridge Trust)

A two-year sixth-form scholarship from the Rochester Bridge Trust for students who intend to study Maths and Physics and/or Design and Technology A-Levels, or the IB Diploma with higher-level maths. Open to students at non-fee-paying, non-selective schools who live or study in Kent, Medway, Bexley or Bromley. Scholars also get work experience and site visits.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Rochester Bridge Trust[1]
Who it’s for
Students intending to study A-Levels in Maths and Physics and/or Design and Technology (or the IB Diploma with higher-level maths), attending a non-fee-paying, non-selective school, and living or studying in Kent, Medway, Bexley or Bromley. Home-educated applicants are encouraged to apply.[2][3]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
£300 a year for two consecutive years during sixth form, plus work experience opportunities and site visits. The student's school also receives a one-off £400 for STEM education.[4]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 11
Where
England (Kent, Medway, Bexley and Bromley)
Format
Hybrid
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

5 sources

  1. The Rochester Bridge Trust

    Harriott Engineering Scholarship

    Recipients benefit from work experience opportunities and site visits

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. The Rochester Bridge Trust

    Harriott Engineering Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to students intending to study A-Levels in Maths and Physics and/or Design and Technology, and currently attending a non-fee-paying, non-selective school.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. The Rochester Bridge Trust

    Harriott Engineering Scholarship

    Students must live or study in Kent, Medway, Bexley or Bromley.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. The Rochester Bridge Trust

    Harriott Engineering Scholarship

    Recipients receive £300 a year for two consecutive years.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. The Rochester Bridge Trust

    Harriott Engineering Scholarship

    Applications for the 2027-29 academic years are open until 7 May 2027.

    Checked 24 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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Applications for the 2027-29 academic years are open until 7 May 2027[5]

Apply on rbt.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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