Dogger Bank Wind Farm opens 2026 round of scholarships – everything you need to know

Need to know

Applications for the programme are now open

Are you looking to pursue a career in wind energy?

1. Students from the East Riding are now invited to apply for the 2026 round of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm Scholarship Programme. The scheme supports undergraduates pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees with £5,000 of funding.
2. Scholarships are available to help eligible students with the rising costs of further education. They form part of Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s £26m community investment dedicated to supporting local communities.
3. In 2026, a further 30 scholarships will be awarded, helping students from communities closest to the wind farm’s construction and operational bases to continue their studies with reduced financial pressure. The scholarship programme reflects Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s long-term commitment to investing in young people and supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the regions where the project operates.
4. To date, 123 students have already benefited from Dogger Bank’s scholarship support. Recipients are studying a wide range of subjects, including physics, medicine, surveying and aerospace engineering, highlighting the breadth of opportunities across STEM disciplines.
5. The opportunity to apply is being made available now to students living in East Yorkshire, as well as young people in the South Tyneside, Redcar and Cleveland areas. Located more than 130km off the North East coast, Dogger Bank Wind Farm will generate enough electricity to power around six million UK homes.
6. The project is being delivered as a joint venture between Equinor, SSE Renewables and Vårgrønn. SSE Renewables is leading on the development and construction of the wind farm, while Equinor will operate Dogger Bank throughout its expected 35-year operational life; Vårgrønn brings offshore wind expertise to the project.
7. The wind farm is being built in three phases – A, B and C – with grid connections in East Yorkshire and Teesside. An operations and maintenance base in South Shields will support the wind farm throughout its operational lifespan.
8. Applications for the 2026 Dogger Bank Scholarship Programme are now open here.
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