Precision engineering components supplier Accu has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent.
Working in partnership with Zero Gravity – a tech company that identifies high-potential students from low-opportunity backgrounds – the Brockholes-based company aims to reach aspiring engineers early in their journey, removing financial barriers and making engineering a more accessible career.
Alastair Morris, UK managing director of Accu, said: “We’re truly passionate about supporting the next generation of engineers and innovators.
“We first offered an Accu Scholarship to an undergraduate and post-graduate student in 2023, but partnering with Zero Gravity allows us to reach students earlier in their journey, when the support matters most.
“We want to find the students who will benefit most from this grant and help them reach their full potential.”
Accu is offering two undergraduate scholarships, providing £3,000, in total paid in annual instalments over three academic years to assist with tuition, accommodation, equipment or travel costs, alongside £100 to spend on Accu precision components for academic or personal projects.
Winners will also gain access to potential paid internship opportunities and exposure to Industry 5.0 technology from Accu.
Previous winner of an Accu Scholarship Harneet Singh Baweja said: “Accu’s Scholarship is really alleviating the financial burden I’ve been carrying since starting the second year of my engineering course.
“Thanks to the scholarship, I can focus better on my studies and my work with Warwick Racing. I’ve been able to leave my part-time job behind and feel far less stressed.”
Ben Imber (pictured), who also benefited from an Accu Scholarship, said: “The financial support from Accu really did take a lot of worry and burden off my shoulders.
“It was also great to have funding towards Accu components as part of the rocketry challenge I was working on.
“I would encourage any engineering student to apply for this, studying can be expensive and the support from Accu really could make all the difference.”
Applications are open until July 1 2026. To be eligible, students must be UK-based, paying domestic tuition fees and currently applying for, or awaiting, enrolment in a full-time undergraduate engineering degree.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final video interview, with winners announced by the end of August 2026.
To apply, visit: https://www.accu.co.uk/p/380-accu-launches-student-scholarships-to-support-engineers-of-tomorrow
Meanwhile, Accu has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber on July 1-2 2026 at Events North, Leeds, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering.
The two-day event brings together 10-13-year-olds from across the region for hands-on STEM learning, with more than 50 interactive exhibits showcasing a variety of careers, technologies and equipment.
