Cranfield University Athena Scholarship for Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc 2023

The Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc is providing eight full-fee Athena scholarships (named after the Greek goddess of wisdom) for the Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc at Cranfield University.  These will be offered to talented female engineers from under-represented backgrounds (to widen participation) one or two from each continent (one each for N&C America, South America, Europe and Oceania plus two for Asia and Africa). The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers endorses this Scholarship.

The Athena scholarships are for female students who, due to their background would not be able to attend the course due to affordability. Awardees thus benefit from a life-changing opportunity to contribute to the challenges of the power and propulsion industry that brings great social and economic benefits to the world.  

• Table of Content
• About Cranfield University
• Cranfield University Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Cranfield University Masters Scholarship
• Cranfield University Masters Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Cranfield University Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Cranfield University

Cranfield University is a British postgraduate and research-based public university specialising in science, engineering, technology and management. It contains two campuses; the main campus is at Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and the second is the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom at Shrivenham, southwest Oxfordshire. The main campus is unique in the United Kingdom for having a semi-operational airport (Cranfield Airport) on campus. The airport facilities are used by Cranfield University's own aircraft in the course of aerospace teaching and research.... continue reading

Cranfield University Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• SponsorCranfield University
• City to study London
• School to study Cranfield University
• Course to study View courses
• Application Deadline Not Specified

Aim and Benefits of Cranfield University Masters Scholarship

The scholarship covers the tuition fees for the MSc in Thermal Power only.  Applicants must note that they will be responsible for their travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses.

Cranfield University Masters Scholarship Courses

• Thermal Power and Propulsion

Requirements for Cranfield University Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be female engineering students with an offer of admission for the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion.
• Applicants can be considered for either the October and March intakes.
• The Scholarship will be awarded to suitably qualified female students who, without financial support, would not be able to attend this postgraduate course.
• Candidates are required to undertake, in agreement with a Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc member of staff, a Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc project relating to environment friendly developments in Thermal Power, if successful in securing the Scholarship.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Applicants must have an offer of admission for the MSc in Thermal Power and Propulsion. Applications will close 4 months before the course start date.

Interested applicants may contact Professor Pericles Pilidis, Director Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc, on [email protected] with the subject ‘Athena Scholarship for the Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc’

Please include a one-page supporting statement:

• a 500 word motivation statement
• a 500 word explanation of economic need
• student number and a copy of the offer letter
• a reference letter explaining why your background is disadvantaged

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application 3 months before the course start date.