Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship

"A scholarship that aims to create a diverse group of excellent scholars within Electronics and Computer Science who can help to redefine the discipline and go on to be future leaders in digital technology." Professor Tim Norman, Head of School, Electronics and Computer Science

Fast track your STEM career

You’re already positioned to gain a degree well respected by industry. Now gain a competitive edge with an ECS scholarship. An Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship from ECS will help to enhance your career, even before you start your undergraduate student journey. You’ll be positioned alongside a small group of elite students and alumni who have been recognised as potential leaders in their fields.

As excellence scholars you will enjoy being part of the scholar’s network within ECS, with additional social activities, and access to mentoring from academic and career staff.  Ada Lovelace was the first programmer, who realised that Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine could be used for more than just calculations. At ECS we want to foster a diverse new generation of people who will also change perceptions of digital technology and lead the field in new directions.

Terms and Conditions

Ada Lovelace Excellence Scholarship

Applicants from the UK may submit an application for one of twelve available scholarships to a value of £2,000 each.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 14 April 2026.

Applications must be submitted using the link below and the successful applicants will be notified by email by the end of May 2026.

The award is conditional on the successful applicant meeting the requirements of their offer and enrolling on an Electronics and Computer Science undergraduate degree at Southampton.

The decision will be made by a panel of ECS academics based on the applicant’s response to the registration question.

Please answer the following question in 500 words or less:

How would you use digital technology to bring a positive benefit to your local community?

If the conditions are met the award itself will be made in Semester 1 of the first year of the successful applicant’s programme.

To apply please complete the registration form. You will need your UCAS number and a valid email address. 

Electronics and Computer Science Scholarship Application