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Power Academy

Engineering scholarships

Supporting undergraduate students in electrical and power engineering at leading UK universities.

Annual Report

Annual Report 2011

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The Power Academy has been established to address the looming skills shortage in power engineering through a combination of financial support and workplace mentoring for students.

 

A number of scholarships are awarded each year to students at participating universities.

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Details of how to apply, the application timeline and interview tips to help you ensure that your application succeeds!

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The Power Academy brings together a number of university and employer partners, with institutional support from the IET and Energy & Utility Skills, the sector skills council.

Fifty four scholarships offered 

The number of scholarships offered by each company for the 2012 - 2013 intake is shown below. 

ABB6Atkins Power2
CCFE2EA Technology2
MItsubishi Electric2National Grid10
NIE3Northern Powergrid3
Rolls-Royce4RWE npower2
Scottish power5Siemens1
SSE2Western Power Distribution10 
  Total:54

 

Further information

If you have any questions about the Power Academy or if you require further information please feel free to contact us.

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