Partially funded

Frank Whittle Scholarship (Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc)

Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Frank Whittle Scholarships, named after the British inventor of the jet engine, are offered in limited numbers for the Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc at Cranfield University. They are for well-qualified students who could not attend the course without financial support.

The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees. Awardees carry out an MSc thesis project assigned by the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, often linked to major industrial partners. Both the October and March intakes are covered.

Award Information

  • Hold an offer for the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion.
  • Open to EU (non-European Partnership Discount), UK and rest-of-world applicants.
  • Unable to pursue the course without financial support.
  • At least a UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or equivalent international qualification.
  • Awards are for a specific intake and not transferable; deferring applicants must reapply.
  • 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.
  • You pay the remaining fees plus travel and subsistence costs.
  • October intake: 30 May.
  • March intake: 30 November.
  • Apply early: shortlisting and interviews take place and offers are limited.
  1. Obtain an offer of admission for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.
  2. Email all supporting documents to [email protected].
  3. Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview.

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Documents you will need

  • Undergraduate transcript (and any higher-degree transcripts), translated into English.
  • 500-word motivation statement.
  • 500-word explanation of economic need.
  • CV.
  • Student number and a copy of the offer letter.

How selection works

  • Selection based on the strength of the CV (academic qualifications and relevant experience) and financial need.
  • Shortlisting followed by interviews.
  • Awardees undertake a thesis project assigned by the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering.

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