The Octopus Energy Bursary aims to provide more opportunities for women in engineering education. They are currently under-represented in the field, amid a shortage of engineers.
Financial barriers
“We believe the next generation of innovators will play a huge role in building a greener, fairer future;” said Samsam Farah, Manager of the Octopus Energy Equality Foundation (above). “That’s why we’ve partnered with NMITE to launch the Octopus Energy Bursary – helping to remove financial barriers for young women with big ideas and bold ambitions.”
“By supporting brilliant young women to study engineering, we’re investing in the skills, creativity and passion needed to tackle the climate crisis and transform the world of energy and engineering. It’s a unique and incredible opportunity to get practical hands-on experience, and we want to support those who will be crafting the building blocks of our green future.”
Bursary
The bursary provides a £5,000 to four women who will be joining as new NMITE students in September 2025. This will be on an undergraduate degree programme in Engineering or Construction Management.
Note that the bursary is open to all women, not just those currently based in the UK.
Octopus Energy
“Octopus Energy is a disrupter and we’re a disrupter. We have very similar values in terms of sustainability, diversity, inclusion and changing the status quo to make a difference. There was a natural partnership;” said James Newby, CEO and President of NMITE (right).
“We know that going to university is a financial commitment which is why we and our industry partners are dedicated to easing the financial burden through bursaries and scholarships to ensure access for all, regardless of background.”
Based in Hereford, the university opened to students in September 2021.
See also: NMITE and BAE Systems partner to bridge engineering skills gap
