The Sir William White Scholarship is awarded to Graduate Members of the Institution who have been offered a post-graduate place at a UK University to carry out research in naval architecture or marine technology. A scholarship may also be awarded to a Graduate Member carrying out such research in through a one-year MSc course.
The value of the scholarship will be £700, payable at the commencement of the first year of study. The Sir William White Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence shown during first degree studies, and will take into account the academic challenge and work of the research subject.
Conditions of Award: The holder of a Sir William White Scholarship is required to submit a report on satisfactory completion of the research. This report should be in the form of a paper that will be considered for publication in the Institution's Transactions. The holder of a Sir William White Scholarship not permitted to accept payment from a company in respect of work done in connection with the research for which the scholarship was awarded.
Applications: Applicants for the Sir William White Scholarship must be RINA members and applications should be submitted to the Professional Affairs Department at RINA HQ and must include the following information:
1. A statement outlining the reasons for applying to RINA for the scholarship
2. An up-to-date copy of your CV
3. Written confirmation from the university that you have been offered a place on the course and
4. An academic reference supporting your application for a scholarship and your suitability for further study
The closing date for applications is 31st July. Exceptionally, for the Froude Scholarship only, applications may be accepted from candidates who have already taken up their place. Candidates may be required to attend an interview in London, when they will be required to present the subject of their research. Expenses incurred will be funded by the Institution.
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