Press release announcing the 6th GE Scholar Leaders Programme scholarship in the UK
The GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE, has launched its 6th annual scholarship programme in the UK designed to give seven accomplished students access to both funding and GE expertise. The scholarship, run in conjunction with the Institute of International Education across 14 countries around the globe, is open to first year undergraduates studying engineering, technology, management or economics at one of six UK universities - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and London (UCL).
In order to apply for the scholarship students must be able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and be receiving a minimum of £1400 in UK Government Higher Education Maintenance Grant. Successful applicants will receive a £6000 scholarship (over a two year period) to cover education related expenses, the opportunity to shadow a senior GE executive in the UK, participate in a three day Leadership Development Workshop and be involved in a number of community and team work projects with GE employees.
Comments Clara Gaymard, GE's Regional Executive responsible for the UK:
"The GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Programme which started over 20 years ago in Mexico offers students an unrivalled learning opportunity and the chance to step inside one of the world's most respected companies gaining first hand access to our world class training programme and an insight into the world of work. This is part of GE's wider commitment to promoting a strong and diverse work force in the UK. We also see this programme as an excellent way to identify young talent , so for the right student this could be an outstanding career opportunity as well as a life changing educational experience."
Since its introduction to the UK in 2004, 75 UK students have benefited from the GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Programme. Former winners have found the experience invaluable to develop skills in leadership, communication and career planning. Kris Matthews, a winner from the first programme intake in 2004, went on to be employed by GE Aviation and graduated last year from GE's Operations Management Leadership Programme.
The GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Programme is just one of many educational initiatives that GE is running the UK. GE volunteers also work closely with local primary and secondary schools and are actively involved in a number of projects to help to raise student aspirations and give them access to more opportunities.
Full details on applying for the scholarship may be found at www.iie.eu/ge_uk. The application deadline is March 18 2009.
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Elma Peters
GE Energy
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