University prizes via application

Lilian Elizabeth Bowmaker Fund

Mrs Lilian Elizabeth Bowmaker bequeathed a fund in memory of her son, a former student of Loughborough College of Technology, to be used to help send one student per year to the annual BA Festival of Science.

About the Lilian Elizabeth Bowmaker Fund

A £400 bursary is awarded annually to assist a student to attend the British Science Festival organised by the British Science Association or, failing that, a meeting of another learned society relevant to the academic interests of the recipient.

Please be advised applications for this prize are now open and close on Friday 22nd May 2026. A link to the application form can be found below.