This bursary offers financial support to candidates pursuing IHE professional registration (IEng or CEng), helping to cover essential costs and remove financial barriers to completing the application process.
1. Purpose of the Bursary
- To provide financial assistance to candidates seeking professional registration with the IHE (at IEng or CEng level) by covering the costs of training, guidance, and/or other necessary resources.
- It aims to promote professional development and support individuals who may face financial barriers preventing them from accessing the required support to complete an application.
- It is expected that recipients will undertake a Professional Review interview within 12 months of receiving funds.
2. Bursary amount
4 x £2,500 bursaries are available for award.
3. Scope of Funding
The bursary may cover costs related to achieving professional registration, such as:
- Training courses or workshops.
- Mentoring or coaching services.
- Study materials or resources.
- Fees for assessments or evaluations required for registration.
- In some instances, the IHE may, at its discretion, pay directly for approved training, materials, goods, equipment, or services to be funded by the bursary.
4. Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the bursary, applicants must:
- Be a current member of the IHE for at least six months prior to application
- Demonstrate genuine intent to pursue professional registration at IEng or CEng level with the IHE
- Be actively working towards fulfilling the professional registration requirements (e.g. have relevant experience, qualifications, and/or training).
- Have the support of two Sponsors who can confirm suitability / readiness for application and review
- Meet the eligibility requirements for registration
- For those with international qualifications, must possess UK ENIC Statement of Comparability
5. Application Process
- Candidates to provide a personal statement (no more than 750 words) outlining:
- Career goals and motivation for professional registration.
- How the bursary will help achieve registration.
- Evidence of registration requirements (e.g., training/course details)
- Steps taken to date towards registration and estimated timeline for submitting your professional registration application.
- Provide a brief paragraph of the impact professional registration may have on your career.
- Submit CPD records for the previous 24 months.
6. Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on the following:
- Clear demonstration of intent and commitment to professional registration.
- Financial need and lack of alternative funding sources.
- Feasibility and relevance of the proposed use of the bursary.
7. Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals and academics from the IHE Board.
Award decisions will be based on the assessment criteria above. The decision of the panel is final.
8. Terms and Conditions
Bursary recipients must:
- Use the funds solely for the approved purpose outlined in their application.
- Provide receipts or evidence of expenditure where applicable.
- Agree to adhere to the deadlines and requirements for professional registration.
- Undertake a Professional Review interview within 12 months of receiving funds.
- You must be a member of the IHE for at least six months prior to application.
- Applicants agree that, if awarded a bursary, the IHE may use their name and details of their bursary application for the purposes of announcing, publicising, and promoting the bursary award, including on its website, newsletters, press releases, and social media channels.
The IHE reserves the right to discharge all or part of a bursary award by making payment directly to a training provider, supplier, or other relevant third party for approved training, materials, goods, equipment, or services.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 9th October 2026 at 5pm.
Failure to comply with these terms may result in recovery of the bursary funds.