Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award

Throughout his life, Sidney Black was driven by his passion for engineering. This £500 annual award is given in his name to inspire new female engineers to achieve their full potential, to allow their career dreams to take them wherever they desire.

The Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award is offered to a graduating female engineering student who has demonstrated a combination of academic achievement, personal attributes or a contribution to society/student life.

Eligibility

Open to female, graduating students at UHI, who have passed their BEng on any of our engineering programmes.

It’s easy to nominate yourself (or someone you know) for this award:

1. Just let us know in one or two paragraphs (no more than 500 words) why you think you should win this award. This can be anything from academic achievement, struggling financially, ambitious career aims, requirement for start-up funding, etc.
2. Send your nomination by email to advancement@uhi.ac.uk.
3. Nominations will be judged after the closing date and the winner will be contacted shortly after.
4. Closing date: 31 August 2026 (to confirm applicant has passed their BEng).