Scholarship

Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship

University of Southampton - Electronics and Computer Science Original Source
Award

£2,000 - £2,000

Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Due in 43 days
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

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
Decision End of May 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
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Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

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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