Cranfield are proud to partner with The Boeing Company to offer a scholarship to address workforce talent needs in aerospace, aircraft maintenance, data analytics & aviation engineering skills. These are offered to support underrepresented groups including those who may otherwise be unable to study for a postgraduate degree.

The scholarship also helps those re-skilling or returning to the workforce, including after a career / parental break, those developing skills to move from a technical to managerial roles and those moving from military service to a civilian career. The scholarship fund supports and aligns with Cranfield University’s equity, diversity and inclusion strategic aim to create a culture in which everyone is able to fulfil their potential.

At a glance

  • Funding valueup to £5,000 toward tuition fees
  • Suitable for Applicants fromEU, UK, Rest of world
  • DeadlineOn going
  • Funding provider(s)The Boeing Company

What it covers

up to £5,000 toward tuition fees

Who can apply

Suitable for Applicants from UK, EU, Rest of World.

We are looking for applications who: 

  • identify themselves as in an under represented groups (due to social/economic reasons, women, including those who identify as women and/or military veterans)
  • have achieved, or expect to achieve, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area
  • has an offer of admission for an eligible full-time taught MSc course starting in September/October 2025
  • are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as a committed Cranfield Ambassador and Cranfield alumni

Further information

We review these applications on a bi-weekly basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. Application review dates are 23 May, 6 June, 20 June, 4 July, 18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 29 August, 12 September and 19 September.

This scholarship may close earlier than the stated deadline if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

How to apply

Before applying for this scholarship, you must have already applied for an applicable MSc course and received your six-digit student number. Your course application will be considered as part of our evaluation of your academic achievements.

When answering the following questions, you may want to highlight your academic accomplishments and use this opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills.

  • Elaborate on your personal profile that has relevance to the aviation workforce talent needs? If applicable, please provide details of any relevant work experience. Please tell us why you have chosen to study this particular course at Cranfield. Approximately 400 words.
  • This scholarship is intended to support under-represented groups and military veterans. Provide the context of your eligibility. Approximately 200 words.

  • How will the scholarship make a difference to your career plan? Approximately 200 words.

  • What inspired you to choose Cranfield University and to study Aviation? Approximately 200 words.

Apply now

We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as the scholarship will close earlier than the stated deadline if suitable candidates are identified. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a video interview as part of the application process. 

The decision of the panel is final.