Study on Scholarship


There are undergraduate scholarships available at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham for candidates from UK and EU students and International students.
Top Class Entry Scholarships is eligible for UK and EU students, and International Engineering Scholarships is eligible for international students.
The scholarships apply to all Faculty of Engineering courses except BArch Architecture, DipArch Architecture, MEng Architecture and Environmental Design, & BA Sustainable Built Environment
Top Class Entry Scholarships (for UK and EU students)
In recognition of academic excellence, students will be awarded a oneoff payment of £1,000 if you start an undergraduate honours degree programme within The Faculty of Engineering in 2011 with A level grades of AAA (equivalent performance in alternative qualifications such as IB or BTEC will also be considered). In order to qualify for the scholarship, students will need to have made The University of Nottingham your first (firm) choice in the UCAS application process.
A progressing from the Faculty of Engineering’s foundation year with a pass mark of 80% or more, also eligible for the £1,000 award.
Students progressing from a foundation year at any other institution within the HEU category, with a high IB score (or equivalent) may also be eligible for this award. Each case will be considered individually against The University of Nottingham guidelines.
The scholarship will be paid automatically to you during the spring semester. You do not need to apply.
Notes on eligibility
1. Only available to students who make The University of Nottingham their first (firm) choice at the appropriate time within the UCAS application process.
2. Based on the three A levels in your offer from UCAS.
3. Students registering on degree programmes jointly offered by Faculties outside Engineering are not eligible.
4. Only students who commence their studies in the Faculty of Engineering (UK) in 2011 are eligible for the scholarship
  • direct entry students commencing their studies in the Faculty of Engineering in 2011 will receive the 2011 Entry Scholarship
  • students deferring their entry to the Faculty of Engineering to 2012 will be eligible for the 2012 Entry Scholarship (terms may be different from those in 2011).
International Engineering Scholarships (for international students)
An international student who starting an undergraduate honours degree programme within The Faculty of Engineering in 2011, and meet the eligibility criteria outlined below, will be awarded £1,500. In order to qualify for the scholarship, you will need to have made The University of Nottingham your first (firm) choice in the UCAS application process.
If students receive the award in their first year (2011), they will also be entitled to £1,500 in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years. This is conditional upon students passing the previous year with an overall average of 55% or above, and having satisfactory attendance during the previous year as determined by the Head of Department.
Students are also entitled to the award if they transfer from an engineering degree programme at The University of Nottingham, Malaysia and start their studies in Nottingham (UK). The scholarship will be paid automatically to you during the spring semester.
Notes on eligibility
1. Only available to students who make The University of Nottingham their first (firm) choice at the appropriate time within the UCAS application process.
2. Students registering on degree programmes jointly offered by Faculties outside Engineering are not eligible.
3. Only students who commence their studies in the Faculty of Engineering (UK) in 2011 are eligible for the scholarship
  • direct entry students commencing their studies in the Faculty of Engineering in 2011 will receive the 2011 Entry Scholarship,
  • students deferring their entry to the Faculty of Engineering to 2012 will be eligible for the 2012 Entry Scholarship (terms may be different from those in 2011),
  • students progressing from Ningbo campus to commence their studies in the UK are subject to special arrangements
Contact details for Faculty of Engineering scholarship enquiries:
Matthew Hisbent
email: engscholarships@nottingham.ac.uk.
Complete information about the scholarships is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/funding/undergraduate/funding.aspx