Surrey/ICE Scholarship
We are offering a bursary of £1,950 every year, with salaried training in industry. This combination of industrial training and academic study will enhance your career potential.
About
This scheme is a collaboration between the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), our University and a range of leading companies in the civil engineering industry. It is open to many suitable students every year.
We match successful applicants with a suitable company mid-way through their first year. The company provides practical training throughout their course and will fund the scholarship. Students spend the summer vacation after each academic year doing paid training.
Benefits
The main benefits of this scholarship are:
- A bursary worth £1,950 with salaried training in each year of study
- The chance to integrate industrial training into academic study
- A fast-track route to employment upon graduation and chartered engineer status.
Student experiences
Hear from Vanessa Burton, who was accepted onto the scheme that kickstarted her journey from civil engineering undergraduate at Surrey to Assistant Geotechnical Engineer at Mott MacDonald.
Rahim
"I am currently working as a Graduate Project Manager with Hounslow Highways. My degree from Surrey played a crucial role in helping me secure this role, thanks to the University's strong industry links and networking opportunities."
Bhavya
"Professional Training Placement played a crucial part in informing my career plans by providing me with opportunities to experience various engineering disciplines prior to graduation."
Ben
"As part of the Surrey/ICE Scholarship Scheme, I matched with civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall, who provided me with both financial sponsorship and placement opportunities whilst studying."
Eligibility criteria
This scholarship is open to students:
- From the UK only
- Studying a foundation year or BEng/MEng Civil Engineering at Surrey
- Who can show a real interest and enthusiasm for civil engineering.
How to apply
Please fill in our Surrey/ICE Scholarship application form to apply.
Deadline
The deadline is 25 March 2026 by 5pm (UK time).
Selection process
All applicants will be notified by the beginning of April whether they have been selected for interview.
Interviews will take place on Friday 17 April.
Applications open
Contact details
For all enquiries regarding this scholarship, please contact the ICE scholarship team at icescholarship@surrey.ac.uk.
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