Partially funded

Tamar Engineering Project

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Tamar Engineering Project supports ambitious students who want a career in engineering and have shown potential for high academic achievement at A level, but whose background or circumstances may be a barrier to university study.

It combines mentoring with the University's business partners and financial support.

Award Information

  • Low family income: household income under £25,000 per year, assessed by Student Finance.
  • Looked-after young person: in foster care or a care leaver.
  • Carer: unpaid care for a family member or friend.
  • Estranged from both parents for at least 12 months.
  • TUNDRA area: UK home student living in a low-participation postcode.
  • Applying to an eligible engineering or related course (BEng/MEng engineering, robotics, computer science with foundation year and others on the course list).
  • £3,000 per year towards living costs for the taught element of the degree (usually three years).
  • £1,500 fee waiver per year.
  • One-to-one mentoring from an industry expert.
  • Applications closed 30 June 2026 for that round.
  1. Check eligibility, including the postcode tool.
  2. Use Apply now on the scheme page before the deadline.
  3. Questions: [email protected].

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