UEL and Siemens launch sustainable energy scholarship

The University of East London (UEL) and global technology company Siemens have launched the Siemens Scholarship for the university’s MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering as the two organisations look to develop the future skills needed to decarbonise infrastructure and industry.

The scholarship aims to widen participation in higher education, providing crucial financial support and access for home fee-paying students aspiring to study sustainable energy. By reducing financial barriers, students from disadvantaged backgrounds can pursue their academic ambitions, engage in internships, and benefit from real-world collaborations with industry leaders like Siemens.

Available to students applying for the MSc this September, the scholarship is the next stage in a partnership signed by Siemens and UEL in 2022 which aims to help the university achieve net zero emissions by 2030. 
Siemens has already deployed a variety of decarbonisation technologies across the university campus, including the installation of a groundbreaking Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) at the university’s Docklands campus earlier this year.

Professor David Tann, Dean of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering at UEL, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating:

This scholarship not only enhances our commitment to sustainability but also underscores our belief in the transformative power of education. We aspire to create a learning environment where talented individuals from all backgrounds can thrive, especially in fields as vital as sustainable energy."

Simon Burgess, Head of Sales at Siemens UK and Ireland, added: “As we've seen through our long-standing partnership with UEL, increasing access to education and practical experience is vital to develop the decarbonisation skills needed to transform infrastructure and industry.

“Through the scholarship, we’re helping to remove some of the financial barriers to education, ensuring that we can nurture talent with the wide range of skills needed to use the new and emerging technologies which will be so vital to achieving our net zero goals.”

In recognition of its sustainability efforts, UEL was named a Net Zero Leader by The Association for Decentralised Energy in 2024, positioning the university at the forefront of energy transition efforts among urban universities.

Moreover, the recently introduced Global Campus Scholarship Scheme, providing discounts for graduates from UEL’s global campus network to pursue postgraduate taught and research qualifications, reinforces the university’s commitment to fostering international education and collaboration.

Applications for the Siemens Scholarship are open now. View more information about the application process and eligibility criteria.