Scholarship
Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship
University of Southampton - Electronics and Computer Science
Award
GBP 2K–2K ≈ €2.3K
Closing date
Closed
Location
GB
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship is designed to create a diverse group of excellent scholars within Electronics and Computer Science who can help redefine the discipline and become future leaders in digital technology. Named after Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, this scholarship aims to foster a diverse new generation of people who will change perceptions of digital technology and lead the field in new directions. As excellence scholars, recipients will enjoy being part of the scholar's network within ECS, with additional social activities and access to mentoring from academic and career staff. The scholarship helps enhance careers even before students start their undergraduate journey, positioning them alongside a small group of elite students and alumni recognized as potential leaders in their fields.
12 awards
End of May 2026
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Residency
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Priority Groups
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How to apply
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
writing_sample
Review process
Applications reviewed by a panel of ECS academics based on the applicant's response to a 500-word essay question about using digital technology to benefit their local community.
Additional benefits
- mentorship
- networking