STEM and research careers

Evaluation of the Engineering Leaders Scholarships scheme

18/03/2021

The Royal Academy of Engineering commissioned the Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC), supported by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), to undertake an independent evaluation of its premier support programme for engineering students. Engineering Leaders Scholarships aim to accelerate the progression of engineering students in the UK into the engineering workforce and subsequently into leadership positions within it.

The evaluation comprised an online survey with scheme alumni and current awardees, interviews with a sample of these participants, and analysis of scheme management information. Drawing on the diverse data sources, the evaluation shed light on awardees’ experiences, assessed how well the scheme operates and whether the scheme objectives have been met, which included a positive economic impact assessment.