The Water Conservators Bursary is generously funded by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators, a modern City of London livery company dedicated to promoting the science, practice and future of water conservation, environmental management and sustainability. Committed to developing the next generation of environmental professionals, the Company supports postgraduate education, research and professional development across the water and environmental sectors.

This £5,000 bursary will be awarded annually to a UK student demonstrating both academic merit and financial need on an eligible Cranfield University MSc course (see below for applicable courses), helping talented individuals to develop the knowledge and skills needed to address contemporary environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future. Recipients will also benefit from membership of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators, providing valuable networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

At a glance

  • Funding value£5,000
  • Suitable for Applicants fromUK
  • Deadline19 Aug 2026
  • Funding provider(s)Water Conservators

What it covers

The £5,000 scholarship will go toward the cost of the successful candidate's tuition fees.

Who can apply

We are looking for applicants who:

  • Have an offer of admission for an eligible full-time taught MSc course starting in September/October 2026
  • Classified as a home fee paying student*
  • Are passionate about the water and environmental sustainability sector

* Eligibility for Home fee status is determined with reference to UK Department for Education rules. As a guiding principle UK or Irish nationals who are ordinarily resident in either the UK or Republic of Ireland pay Home tuition fees. All other students (including those from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) pay Overseas fees. More information about how we assess fee status eligibility can be found in our application guide.

Further information

  • Applicants must have an offer to study on one of the courses listed for the  2026/2027 academic year.
  • The scholarship is non-transferable.

Please read the below carefully before you start your application.

You will need to prepare a statement and answer the following questions to be considered for this scholarship.

  1. What motivated you to choose Cranfield University and your chosen course of study? Please explain how your chosen programme aligns with your academic, professional, or personal aspirations.
  2. What are your interests in the water, environmental management and/or the environmental sustainability sector?
  3. Please provide examples that demonstrate your experience, involvement, or connection to the water, environmental management and/or environmental sustainability sector. This may include employment, internships, volunteering, research projects, academic study, community initiatives, or other relevant activities.
  4. Please provide a statement of financial need and explain how receiving this scholarship would support your studies. 

Apply now

Applications close at 5pm on 19 August 2026.