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ScholarshipUniversity of Southampton

Southampton Engineering Excellence Scholarship

Up to 10 scholarships a year for new School of Engineering students, applied for with a 500-word statement once you hold an offer.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Southampton[1]
Who it’s for
New UK-fee engineering students from under-represented groups or with contextual offers[2]
Worth
£2,000 a year for the first three years (up to 10 awards)[1]
Year groups
Year 13
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. University of Southampton · 16 Oct 2026

    Engineering Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarships of £2,000 for each of the first 3 years of study, are available to new students studying a School of Engineering undergraduate programme.

    Same page: "There are up to 10 scholarships available."

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. University of Southampton

    Engineering Excellence Scholarship

    We're offering this scholarship as part of the University's Widening Participation scheme to applicants from under-represented groups and students with contextual offers.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. University of Southampton · 16 Oct 2026

    Engineering Excellence Scholarship

    The scholarship is open for applicants from March 2026 until 11pm (UK time) on 30 April 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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