About the fund

The Scholarship

The Dogger Bank Scholarship Programme aims to support STEM students from East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar & Cleveland, and South Tyneside by alleviating some of the financial burden associated with attending university. This year, there will be 30 scholarships of £5,000 a piece, which will be paid directly to the student (in regular instalments) to minimise costs such as: rent, utility bills, food, books, tuition and other necessities of student life.

By focusing on STEM disciplines, the scholarship seeks to address the UK’s wider skills shortages, which are particularly prevalent in regional communities. By providing scholarships to the communities that Dogger Bank serves, the programme aims to transform the career prospects of students in these areas, thereby also positively impacting generations to come.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have a home address in East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar & Cleveland or South Tyneside local authority areas
• Be applying for, or already studying, a STEM-based undergraduate course at a UK university (degree must be 75% STEM based)
• Be eligible for UK student tuition fees and student loans

Timelines

• Applications open: 31 March 2025 (save the fund for a notification when it opens!)
• Applications close: 06 June 2025
• Shortlisted applicants: Week commencing 21 July 2025
• Scholars announced: Week commencing 11 August 2025

*Due to the high volume of anticipated applications, feedback will not be given

About Dogger Bank Wind Farm

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is the world's largest offshore wind farm. The project comprises three phases - Dogger Bank A, B, and C - and represents a significant investment in renewable energy. The combined 3.6GW capacity across the three sites has the potential to power up to 6 million homes annually.

In June 2024, Dogger Bank Wind Farm announced the next phase of its community fund, committing £25 million to be used in the North and North East of England throughout the operational phase of the wind farm.

The next phase of the community fund will continue to be used to enhance science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) education for young people, equipping them with the skills to succeed in a net zero world.

The new community fund builds on the £1 million community fund set up during the construction phase of Dogger Bank, which has already supported more than 36,000 young people across 204 schools, provided 62 university scholarships, and provided 87 grants to local community groups.

Further information is available on Dogger Bank's Community page.

Eligibility criteria

This fund is only available to people in the categories listed below. Please do not apply if you are not in one of these.