SSE Renewables Scholarship

The SSE Renewables Scholarship Fund provides 50% funding support towards the cost of third-level fees up to a maximum of 3 years and is available to students living in Co. Derry / Londonderry, Co. Tyrone, Co. Fermanagh and Co. Donegal.

The Scholarship provides financial support for students on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

Scholarships are available to students commencing first year studies on a range of STEM and Business courses at Ulster University.

Key information
Value: 50% funding towards the cost of third level tuition fees for a maximum of 3 years.
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Study Mode: Part-time, Full-time

The SSE Renewables Scholarship is a third level scholarship programme funded by the SSE Renewables Regional Fund for Slieve Kirk Wind Park, Tievenameenta Wind Farm, owned and operated by SSE Renewables, as well as the Greencoat Renewables owned Slieve Divena II Wind Farm. SSE Renewables is responsible for operating the Regional Fund and Scholarship for all three wind farms.

To apply for The SSE Renewables Scholarship, please complete this application form. Further information including FAQs can be found on our website at www.sserenewables.com/scholarshipfunds

Scholarship Fund Eligibility
To be considered for The SSE Renewables Scholarship (funded by the Slieve Kirk Wind Park, Tievenameenta and Slieve Divena II Wind Farm Regional Fund) applicants must:

• Hold a registered place on the first year of one of the programmes of study as listed in Appendix A for entry into the current academic year at Ulster University. Full Time and Part Time courses are eligible.
• Have a home address in Co.Tyrone, Co. Derry-Londonderry, Co. Fermanagh or Co. Donegal.

Scholarship Fund Criteria
When completing the application form, applicants must:
• Demonstrate excellence in their academic careers to date.
• Demonstrate the potential impact of obtaining a Scholarship on their academic careers at the University/College.
• Demonstrate their professional aspirations and how their studies will help them to achieve these.
• Submit a reference in support of your application. Please note original documents cannot be returned, so please save a personal copy.
Important to note:
• Although applicants are invited from any home address in Counties, Tyrone, Derry-Londonderry, Fermanagh and Donegal priority consideration will be given to applicants who are able to provide evidence of a home address within a 12 mile radius of Slieve Kirk Wind Park, Tievenameenta Wind Farm and Slieve Divena II Wind Farm.
• The information that you provide in Section Two of this application form is important to the Scholarship Selection Panel, so please include as much information as possible i.e. academic achievements/ results, potential impact of the Scholarship on your studies, and future career aspirations.
• In the event that the applications of multiple candidates for a Scholarship are of the same standard, weighting will be given to applicants who are able to demonstrate financial need. Eligibility will be determined by Ulster University, South West College or North West Regional College.
• You must allow adequate time for posting the application form to the University or College to ensure that it arrives before the deadline, otherwise it will not be considered. The closing date for receipt of completed applications by registered post, with supporting evidence, is Friday 13 November 2026.
• You will be informed of the outcome (successful or unsuccessful) of your application however, due to the high volume of anticipated applications, feedback will not be given.

Eligible Courses:
• The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
MSc Smart Manufacturing Systems
BEng Hons Artificial Intelligence
BSc / BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering
BSc Hons Computer Science
BSc Hons Computing Technologies
BEng / MEng Hons Electronic Engineering
BEng / MEng Hons Mechanical Engineering
BEng / MEng Hons Mechatronic Engineering
BEng Hons Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
BEng Hons Renewable Energy Engineering
BEng Hons Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BSc Hons Energy
BEng Hons Architectural Engineering
BEng / MEng Hons Civil Engineering
BSc Hons Civil Engineering

• Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
BSc Hons Environmental Science
BSc Environmental Science with Education
BSc Hons Personalised Medicine
MSc Personalised Medicine
BSc Hons Geography
BSc Hons Marine Science
BSc Geography with Education
MSc Environmental Management

• Ulster University Business School
BSc Hons Business Analytics
BSc Hons Business Studies
BSc Hons International Business
BSc Hons Management
BSc Hons Marketing

Terms & Conditions
• The Scholarship is not open to any student receiving alternative financial assistance for tuition fees (student loan excluded).
• The Scholarship Panel will consider the application form and reference to determine who will be awarded a Scholarship. Evaluation of applications will be on the basis of academic excellence, demonstration of impact on studies, and future career potential. Financial need will also be considered in the case of multiple applications of the same standard. The Scholarship Panel’s decision is final.
• Detailed feedback is not available.
• The duration of the Scholarship will be clearly stated upon confirmation of award and will not be extendable.
• Each Scholarship is for the named person on the application only.
• The Scholarship will be awarded as per a specified schedule following registration of the recipient with Ulster University, South West College or North West Regional College.
• The Scholar must attend a Scholarships & Awards Ceremony (date and location to be confirmed) to be formally presented with the award.
• The Scholarship is to be used in support of course fees and living expenses as per the schedule of payments which will be provided by each institution.
• The Scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance and satisfactory level of attendance at lectures.
• The Scholar should commence their programme of study during the academic year of 2026/27. The scholar must complete each module on their first attempt and complete their programme of study within the anticipated timeframe. Authorised postponements will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and for a valid reason which have been submitted to the applicants chosen institution as per their procedure. There is no payment during work placement or gap years.
• The Scholar must take part in the promotion of this Scholarship and may be asked to participate in having their photograph taken and providing a personal statement for use in promotional material. The Scholar’s personal data (email address, phone number and postal address) will be retained by Ulster University, South West College or North West Regional College and will only be shared with SSE Renewables for purposes related to the Scholarship to the degree necessary to identify recipients with the permission of the applicant.
• The University/College will use the information provided to help assess your application and administer any funding you are awarded. The University/College hold information you provide on this form for the term of your educational course, or a period of no longer than three years if the application is unsuccessful. The information will be used for monitoring purposes, such as reporting and to identify repeat applicants.
• The Scholar agrees to allow the chosen University/College to share certain data (name, course, student ID number, institution, etc.) with other parties within their institution as required.
• SSE Renewables, the University/College reserves the right to investigate and possibly withdraw a person from the Scholarship programme if there is adequate proven evidence of illegal activities discovered.
• The University/College/SSE Renewables reserves the right to make reasonable changes to this contract at any time and will advise the Scholar if this occurs, as and when required.
• This Scholarship is not open to staff or family related to SSE Renewables, Ulster University, South West College or North West Regional College. Any relative of an applicant is totally excluded from the assessment process.
• If you have already received an undergraduate scholarship in the past, you may still apply for a postgraduate scholarship however weighting will be given to first time applicants.

Supporting Information
The following supporting information must be attached and returned with the application form:
1. Please provide proof of home address e.g. a recent utility bill, a copy of your driver’s licence.
2. Please provide a letter of reference specifically for this Scholarship. The reference letter should be written by someone who knows the applicant well in either an academic or professional capacity. The referee should provide their views on academic abilities, experience and personal qualities that make the applicant suitable for the Scholarship.

The closing date for the receipt of applications forms is Friday 13th November 2026.