Students on science or engineering courses at SERC are urged to apply for the James Kane Foundation STEM Student Scholarship, before the closing date of Thursday 19 November. The scholarship offers £3000 to support students to continue their educational journey.
Now entering its second year, the scholarship has been established to support talented students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects who may face financial or personal barriers to progressing in education.
The scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at SERC on one of the following programmes:
- Level 2 Traineeship in a Science or Engineering subject
- Level 3 BTEC or Diploma in a Science or Engineering subject
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 in a Science or Engineering subject
- Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree Level 5 in a Science or Engineering subject
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship award of £3,000 for one academic year, helping to ease financial pressures and support their studies and future career ambitions.
To be eligible, students must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Parent or parents are in receipt of Universal Credit
- Live in social housing (NIHE or Housing Association tenancy) or within a recognised social housing area
- Live in a single-parent household
- Have a combined household income of less than £38,806 per annum
- Do not live with, or receive support from, a parent or guardian
Emma Finney, Head of Business Engagement said, "The James Kane Foundation STEM Scholarship provides valuable support to students who have the ability and ambition to succeed in science and engineering, but who may face financial challenges along the way. We encourage all eligible students to explore this opportunity and submit an application."
Students interested in applying should contact Kim Godsman, Programme Development Manager, at kgodsman@serc.ac.uk The closing date for applications is Thursday 19 November 2026.
In the picture
Gerard Gallagher, (centre)who recently graduated from the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Mechatronic Engineering, which he completed at SERC’s Lisburn Campus with the support of a James Kane Foundation Scholarship, with (left) SERC’s Dr Susan Gillen, Curriculum Manager - Applied Science & Animal Management and (right) Emma Finney, Head of Business Engagement and chair of the scholarship interview panel.
