The Institute for Engineering and Technology (IET) have launched new funding of £1 million towards scholarships for those considering careers in engineering.

The IET have a current scholarship portfolio with the Diamond Jubilee incentive which they are expanding to assist aspiring engineers.

Throughout their degrees £1,000 will be awarded yearly to every student who achieves three A grades at A level provided they are applying for IET-accredited courses in electrical, electronic and manufacturing engineering, and computing.

Entry for the scholarship opens in January 2013.

For more information about the IET awards and scholarships visit their website.