Broxburn student wins scholarship to study for Masters
A West Lothian student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship.
William King Hay Chan ( 29), from Broxburn, is studying for his Masters in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace at the University of Strathclyde thanks to the ScottishPower Scholarship programme.
The University of Strathclyde has a great reputation worldwide for its contribution to aerospace engineering studies.
William said: “The university is renowned in the field of aerospace engineering studies making it the natural choice for my Masters.
“It’s fantastic to be part of the university and working with lecturers and fellow students who share my passion for the industry.”
William is one of 16 students selected out of more than 270 applicants for the ScottishPower Scholarship, which specialises in postgraduate studies for energy, digital and environmental subjects and works with the country’s most esteemed universities including the University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool and East Anglia University. It provides students with full enrolment costs for their chosen Masters as well as £1200 each month to support living costs.
Since it began, the ScottishPower Scholarship programme has evolved to become an invaluable educational experience for aspiring young students looking to progress a specialist career in the energy industry with former graduates now working in fields such as energy efficiency, biodiversity, electric vehicles and smart grids.
This year, the scholars will also work closely with a ScottishPower mentor throughout their Masters studies to develop their skills for future career prospects.
Hamish Watson, HR director at ScottishPower, said: “The ScottishPower Scholarship embodies the principals of our business; to attract and retain a diverse workforce that is enthusiastic about the future of the industry.
“This year we’ve received our highest number of applicants to date so it’s hugely encouraging to see the appetite from students that want to progress their studies in the energy sector.
“We have worked closely with the University of Strathclyde to develop a dynamic experience that is both educationally and socially-rewarding, allows our postgraduate students to build networks of colleagues that will support them into their future and learn from the best teaching staff in the country.”