—Scholarships & Bursaries—

Financial Support

SPE is committed to lowering financial barriers for students pursuing degrees related to energy and engineering. There is money available locally through our own section, and internationally through the SPE Foundation.

Students and staff from the SPE student chapter at a University of Dundee lecture on the energy transition.

Our Section Bursary

SPE Aberdeen Student Bursary Programme

£500 - £5,000

Awarded per successful applicant

£200,000+

Given to students across Scotland in the past decade

Who runs it: The SPE Aberdeen Section. Applications are reviewed by the Student Development Committee, and the Board gives final approval.
Eligible institutions: University of Aberdeen Robert Gordon University (RGU) Heriot-Watt University University of Dundee
Who can apply: Undergraduates, full-time postgraduates and PhD students currently enrolled on a course directly relevant to the energy industry.
What they look for: Academic merit, a demonstrated commitment to working in the energy sector, SPE membership, and active involvement in SPE.
How to apply: Download the application form from the SPE Aberdeen site, complete it digitally, and email it with your answers to the additional questions. Do not attach anything else.
Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates present to a judging panel, in person or remotely, before awards are confirmed.

Timeline

Applications open Early November
Deadline Mid-December
Judging January
Winners announced February

Apply on spe-aberdeen.org See who won last year

Questions about the section bursary go to Diane Wood at aberdeen.manager@spe-uk.org.

SPE Foundation scholarships and fellowships

Awarded internationally rather than by our section, so you apply to SPE directly. Eligibility varies — check each one, as some are limited to a region or to a particular stage of study.

Gus Archie Scholarship

For an outstanding student entering university to read for an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering.

Read the criteria

Nico van Wingen Graduate Fellowship

For graduate students in petroleum engineering, supporting study at master's and doctoral level.

Read the criteria

Donald G. Russell Scholarship

For undergraduates studying at universities in the United States.

Read the criteria

Henry DeWitt Smith Fellowship

A named SPE Foundation fellowship — check SPE's criteria page for the current terms.

Read the criteria

Imomoh Scholarship

For students from the SPE Africa Region.

Read the criteria

SPE Section Scholarships

Awarded by local sections worldwide, ours included. Value varies, and some cover travel, books or software rather than fees.

Read the criteria

Still looking?

Funding from other organisations Scholarship FAQs SPE Aberdeen student careers hub

SPE Foundation awards are handled by scholarships@spe.org, not by this chapter.