The Carspring IMI Female Automotive scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate female students who aspire to work in the automotive industry. This can be in any part of the automotive industry from Engineering to Marketing. There is no particular subject requirement.
The scholarship has been designed by Carspring in conjunction with the Institute of the Motor Industry to address the gender imbalance within the industry. In addition to a financial reward, the winners will also be given a minimum of 2 weeks’ work experience in Carspring’s London or Berlin office.
For more information about the Carspring IMI Female Automotive Scholarship: https://www.carspring.co.uk/scholarship
Eligibility:
- Open to female students or apprentices with a clear, unbridled passion for cars;
- A demonstrable interest in working in the automotive sector;
- 5A* – C grades at GCSE
- A confirmed place at a UK university or college
How to apply:
You should apply with a CV, including two references. You are also required to include a covering letter of no more than one page of A4. This must demonstrate evidence of your greatest achievements to-date, your interest in pursuing a career in the automotive industry and summarise any existing sponsorships you may already have.
Submit a 500-1000 word briefing document, on the subject of ‘The Future of Automotive Retail’.
Submitting Details:
The candidates can submit their application to support@carspring.co.uk, with the subject line ‘Scholarship Application: Your Name’.
Award Amount:
The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for winning candidates. Winners will also be given a minimum of 2 weeks’ work experience in Carspring’s London or Berlin office.
Number of Awards available:
2 per year
Application Deadline:
There are two application rounds for this scholarship with the following deadlines:
Round 1 – 31/12/2016
Round 2 – 31/08/2017
For more information about the Carspring IMI Female Automotive Scholarship: https://www.carspring.co.uk/scholarship
Please note this is an externally run scholarship not affiliated with the University of Lincoln. We are promoting it here as you may wish to make an application. If you need further advice on how to apply, please refer to the link above.