Closing Dates:

The Bursary Award and IMechE Awards for university entry in 2021 are now open. The closing date is 31st May 2020.

The Bursary Award Applications are now closed for 2020 university intake.  

Purpose: The object of the charity is to encourage West Cumbrian students to study an engineering or engineering related degree at university.

Eligibility: Candidates wishing to be considered for a prize must:

• Have a permanent Cumbrian address within the Copeland or Allerdale Area.
• Apply for the grant whilst in Year 12 and intend to pursue a Bachelors degree or above in an engineering, science or related subject.

Eligibility for IMechE West Cumbria Award

Candidates wishing to be considered for a prize must:

• Have a permanent Cumbrian address within the Copeland or Allerdale Area.
• Apply for the grant whilst in Year 12 and intend to pursue a Bachelors degree or above in mechanical engineering. Please don't forget to tick the box to enter for this award.

Closing Date for receipt of applications - Closing Date: 31st May 2020

Applicants should note that the Trustees will apply for a reference from the student's 6th Form College to support the application.

Please note proof of acceptance onto a degree course must be given prior to allocation of grant.

In completing this application form you are accepting that the decision of the Foundation Trustees shall be final.

You may want to have the following details to hand before you start to complete the form.

• Your place of birth (Town, County or Country)
• Details of School, Grades, Awards, Youth Organisations, Hobbies etc.
• Proposed Degree including UCAS Code and course name
• Student Personal Statement