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ScholarshipThe Whitworth Society, with IMechE

Whitworth Scholarship Awards

The most valuable award for engineers who started on the shop floor and are moving on to degree-level study.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Whitworth Society, with IMechE[1]
Who it’s for
People with about two years on a vocational engineering route, such as an apprenticeship, going on to a degree[2]
Worth
£10,000 a year full time, for up to four years (up to £40,000)[3]
Year groups
Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Whitworth Scholarships

    Whitworth Scholarships

    Sir Joseph Whitworth was a true visionary, realising the importance of combining both scholarship and practice, when he founded the Whitworth Scholarships in 1868.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. Whitworth Scholarships

    Whitworth Scholarship Awards: eligibility

    Applicants must have pursued a vocational route in an engineering discipline typically for at least 2 years after having left full-time education and before entering a degree-level engineering course.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. Whitworth Scholarships

    Whitworth Scholarship Awards: details

    Full-time study - £10,000 per year for up to 4 years (excluding industrial placements) Part-time/Sandwich - The award will be paid on a pro rata basis The Whitworth Scholarship Award will not exceed a total of £40,000 for any individual.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  4. Whitworth Scholarships

    Whitworth Scholarship Awards: details

    Closing date for applications 17th July each year

    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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Who
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Deadline
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