Scholarship from GKN Aerospace
You, as a student or employee at University West, now have the opportunity to apply or nominate someone for a scholarship from GKN Aerospace.
Criteria
The criteria for being considered for a nomination is that one has contributed with innovative and beneficial efforts with a clear industrial connection.
In 2015, GKN celebrated 85 years and University West 25 years. In connection, the parties instituted a new scholarship to reward special and innovative collaborative efforts. The scholarship covers SEK 15,000 and will be awarded annually for 10 years from 2016. The scholarship recipients' names will be listed on a board in the "GKN hall" at University West.
What is rewarded can be special and innovative collaborative efforts within:
- Applied research
- Project collaboration
- Training
Through their work, the scholarship recipient must have achieved practical benefit that has benefited both the university and industry. (It may also include companies other than GKN).
Application/nomination
The application/nomination must go to registrator@hv.se and describe what the nominee has done and what the work has resulted in (preferably with a reference) and what further can be expected. The last date for the application is 15 November.
Decision of scholarship
The decision on scholarship recipients is made by a scholarship committee led by the vice-chancellor.
Award ceremony
The award ceremony takes place on 6 December at the Academic Ceremony.
Contact
Anna Hallberg, Högskolan Väst, 0520-22 31 52
Henrik Runnemalm, GKN Aerospace, 0700-87 23 52