Engineering Horizons Bursaries were awarded for the first time in 2016.  In that year the Engineers Trust supported 5 Horizons Bursaries through the IET, aimed at students or apprentices who may face, or have faced, challenges or personal obstacles and are UK residents. Four Horizon Bursaries were awarded in 2017, 9 in 2018, 5 in 2019, 9 in 2020 and 7 in 2021. This year’s total recognises the matching support provided by IET to the Engineers Trust sponsorship.  The bursaries are for £1,000 per year for the duration of the degree or apprenticeship of up to 4 years.

The 2021-22 Bursary Winners are:

Ms Rachel Akinyemi who is studying for a BEng degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Leicester.

Mr Harry Burgess who is studying for an MEng (with Nuclear) degree apprenticeship with the Ministry of Defence (DE&S) Abbey Wood, the University of the West of England and Weston College.

Sheriff-elect Andrew Marsden and Master Engineer Audrey Canning with Horizon Bursary winner Harry Burgess.
photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography

Mr Shakil Hussein who is studying for a BEng in Biomedical Engineering degree at Kings College, London.

Sheriff-elect Andrew Marsden and Master Engineer Audrey Canning with Horizon Bursary winner Shakil Hussein.
photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography

Mr Alexander Jeffery who is studying for an MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Nottingham.

Sheriff-elect Andrew Marsden and Master Engineer Audrey Canning with Horizon Bursary winner Alexander Jeffery.
photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography

Mr Ted Mellow who is studying for an MEng Engineering Mathematics degree at the University of Bristol.

Mr Jared Newnham who is studying on an engineering degree apprenticeship at the Ministry of Defence (DE&S) Abbey Wood and the University of the West of England.

Ms Emily Wilson who is studying on a degree apprenticeship in Aerospace Engineering at the Ministry of Defence (DE&S) Abbey Wood and the University of the West of England.

Emily is seen here receiving her certificate from the Master Engineer, Audrey Canning

photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography

The Horizons Bursaries scheme has now come to an end.  From May 2022 future Engineering Horizons Bursars become Launch Bursars within the Future Talent scheme.

The Worshipful Company of Engineers Charitable Trust (the Engineers Trust) acknowledges excellence in engineering, supports engineering education and research, gives grants and assists in the relief of poverty.