Ørsted Greener Futures Scholarships 2027/2028 — STEM Funding for Norfolk Students at UEA

About the programme

Ørsted's Greener Futures Scholarships are designed to help residents of Norfolk access higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The programme is offered in partnership with the University of East Anglia and forms part of the Hornsea 3 Community Benefit Fund, which supports projects intended to benefit communities in North Norfolk.

For the 2027/2028 academic year, the programme will support one undergraduate student and one Master's student who would not otherwise have the financial means to pursue their studies.

The initiative aims to remove financial barriers to education and support students who want to develop skills relevant to STEM, engineering, technology and the transition to a greener economy.

Who can apply

The official announcement identifies the intended applicants as Norfolk residents who wish to study STEM subjects at the University of East Anglia and who face financial barriers to higher education.

The programme offers separate awards for:

• An undergraduate student starting an eligible undergraduate degree.
• A postgraduate student starting an eligible Master's programme.

Applicants should check the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship page for the full eligibility rules. The latest announcement does not provide a complete list of requirements concerning residency duration, nationality, tuition-fee status, academic grades or other eligibility conditions.

Applicants must also satisfy the university's entry requirements for their selected course.

What does the scholarship provide?

The Greener Futures Scholarships provide financial support intended to make university education more accessible.

The latest announcement confirms that the awards are intended for students who would otherwise struggle to finance their studies. It does not specify an exact monetary value or provide a breakdown of whether the support covers tuition, living expenses, or both.

Prospective applicants should therefore check the relevant UEA scholarship page and ask the university to confirm the award amount, payment arrangements and eligible expenses before making financial plans.

Current scholarship recipients

The latest Ørsted announcement also highlights two students who received scholarships in the current cohort.

Dean Cable is from Beccles and is preparing to study an MSc in Cyber Security at UEA. After leaving the Royal Air Force, he explored university study and found that the scholarship could help make postgraduate education more accessible.

Daniel Turner, from Norwich, is preparing to study a BSc in Engineering with a foundation year. He hopes to become an engineer and contribute to the transition towards renewable energy.

Their stories demonstrate the programme's aim to help local students pursue education that might otherwise be financially difficult.

These named recipients belong to the current cohort; they are not the applicants for the new 2027/2028 round.

How to apply

1. Read the official Ørsted announcement: https://orsted.co.uk/media/newsroom/news/2026/10/orsted-scholarship-recipients-at-university-of-east-anglia-urge-norfolk-residents-to-apply
2. Identify which award applies to you: undergraduate or postgraduate.

3. Open the relevant UEA scholarship page:

   • Undergraduate: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-orsted-greener-futures-undergraduate-scholarship
   • Postgraduate: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-orsted-greener-futures-postgraduate-scholarship
4. Read the full eligibility criteria and confirm that your residence, financial circumstances and intended STEM course qualify.
5. Apply for admission to the eligible UEA course if you have not already done so, following the university's admissions instructions.
6. Follow the application procedure stated on the relevant scholarship page and submit the required supporting documents before the published deadline.

Application deadline: Not stated in the Ørsted announcement. Confirm the closing date on the specific UEA scholarship page.

Documents required

The latest announcement does not list the full document requirements. Applicants should check the relevant UEA scholarship page for the current instructions.

Depending on the application rules, students may be asked to provide evidence of:

• Norfolk residence.
• Financial need.
• An offer of admission or enrolment on an eligible UEA programme.
• Academic qualifications and records.
• A personal statement or explanation of their educational goals.
• Any additional information requested by the scholarship team.

These are potential supporting documents rather than a confirmed exhaustive list for the 2027/2028 round.

Important dates

• October 23, 2026: Ørsted published the announcement encouraging eligible Norfolk residents to apply.
• 2027/2028 academic year: The new undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship round is open.
• Application deadline: Not specified in the announcement; check the relevant UEA scholarship page.

Official links

Ørsted announcement: https://orsted.co.uk/media/newsroom/news/2026/10/orsted-scholarship-recipients-at-university-of-east-anglia-urge-norfolk-residents-to-apply

Undergraduate scholarship: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-orsted-greener-futures-undergraduate-scholarship

Postgraduate scholarship: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/the-orsted-greener-futures-postgraduate-scholarship

University of East Anglia: https://www.uea.ac.uk/