The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) today announces a new bursary, in partnership with Octopus Energy, to open pathways for aspiring women engineers.
The Octopus Energy Bursary provides a total cash award of £5,000 to four women joining as a new NMITE student in September 2025 on an undergraduate degree programme in Engineering or Construction Management.
“Octopus 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. “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.”
The Octopus Energy Bursary aims to provide more opportunities for women in engineering education, helping to address the current underrepresentation in the field. The bursary is open to all UK-based and international women.
“At Octopus Energy and the Octopus Energy Equality Foundation we believe the next generation of innovators will play a huge role in building a greener, fairer future;” comments Samsam Farah, Manager of the Octopus Energy Equality Foundation. “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.”
The Octopus Energy Bursary is designed to recognise and support talented, motivated students who demonstrate strong academic progress and a clear commitment to completing the full three-year programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Octopus Energy Bursary, applicants must be women joining as a new NMITE student in September 2025 on an undergraduate degree programme and must have accepted a formal offer to study. Applicants must email their expression of eligibility to [email protected] by Monday 8th September 2025.
To find out more, visit: https://nmite.ac.uk/fees-and-finances#bursaries