Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship – £2.4 Million Funding Renewed Until 2028/29

Key facts:

• Funding: £2.4 million programme funding. Successful scholars receive full tuition fees and living expenses.
• Study level: Undergraduate
• Field of study: Engineering, including Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Duration: Full duration of the undergraduate degree
• Host institution: University of Strathclyde and four other partner institutions in the UK and Italy
• Language requirement: Not specified in the available announcement.

About the programme

Formula 1 has renewed its Engineering Scholarship programme for another three academic years, committing £2.4 million to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in engineering.

The renewed programme will support 10 new scholars annually from the 2026/27 academic year through to 2028/29. The University of Strathclyde is one of five participating institutions across the UK and Italy.

The scholarship was established to help increase diversity in motorsport engineering and make careers in the industry more accessible to talented students.

Since the programme began in 2021, 48 students have received support across the participating institutions, including 10 students at the University of Strathclyde.

Who can apply

The programme is designed to support students from underrepresented groups in engineering, including:

• Female students.
• Students from minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Talented individuals who face barriers to entering engineering and motorsport careers.

Applicants should be interested in pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree at one of the participating universities.

Note: The full eligibility criteria, nationality restrictions and application requirements have not been provided in the announcement. Applicants should check with their chosen university for specific requirements.

What you get

Successful scholars receive:

• Full undergraduate tuition fees.
• Financial support covering living expenses.
• Funding for the full duration of their undergraduate degree.
• A two-week internship placement with one of the 10 Formula 1 teams during their second year.
• Exposure to the motorsport industry and opportunities to develop practical engineering experience.

The internship provides scholars with an opportunity to gain industry experience and understand how engineering works within professional motorsport teams.

How to apply

The announcement does not provide a direct application form or detailed application procedure.

Interested students should:

1. Visit the University of Strathclyde's official website.
2. Review the available undergraduate engineering programmes.
3. Contact the university's admissions or scholarship team to confirm whether scholarship applications are open.
4. Request the full eligibility criteria, application instructions and required documents.
5. Follow the university's official application process.

Students interested in the other participating institutions should contact those universities for their respective application procedures.

Documents required

The official announcement does not specify the documents required.

Applicants should confirm the requirements with their chosen university. These may include academic transcripts, educational certificates, a personal statement and other supporting documents, depending on the university's application process.

Important dates

• 2026/27 academic year: Renewed scholarship programme begins.
• September 2026: Next cohort expected to begin.
• 2027/28 academic year: Continued annual scholarship intake.
• 2028/29 academic year: Final year of the renewed funding commitment.

Application deadline: Not announced. Contact the participating university for current application dates.

Official URL: https://www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathclyde/news/2026/formula1engineeringscholarshiprenewedatstrathclydeuntil2028/