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
- Be eligible for UK student tuition fees and student loans
Timelines
- Applications open: 16 May 2024 (save the fund for a notification when it opens!)
- Applications close: 14 July 2024
- Shortlisted applicants: Week commencing 29 July 2024
- Scholars announced: Week commencing 12 August 2024
*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 2021, Dogger Bank Wind Farm unveiled plans for a £1 million construction fund to support coastal communities where its onshore infrastructure is being developed. The programme includes a significant investment in science, technology, engineering, and maths, as well as an operators fund to support local causes. 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.