If you missed the recent webinar hosted by Blackbullion and Yondr Group, here’s the headline: one of the world’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure companies has launched a brand new scholarship programme designed to support the next generation of STEM talent.
And it’s not just another bursary.
The new Yondr Scholarship offers up to £27,000 in funding to help students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds pursue STEM degrees at UK universities, while also opening doors to mentorship, networking opportunities and potential career pathways into one of the UK’s most exciting industries.
Why this scholarship matters
During the webinar, Yondr gave students an inside look at the booming data centre sector, the invisible infrastructure powering everything from streaming and gaming to AI and cloud computing.
As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates globally, companies like Yondr are investing heavily in future talent. The webinar explored career pathways across:
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Engineering
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Operations
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Sustainability
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Project delivery
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Infrastructure and technology
Students also heard practical advice on employability, apprenticeships and how to stand out in competitive STEM industries.
But the standout moment was the introduction of the brand new Yondr Scholarship programme, a major investment in widening access to higher education and the technology sector.
A scholarship built for future innovators
The Yondr Scholarship has been created specifically to support students starting 3–4 year STEM degrees, particularly in subjects connected to infrastructure and the built environment, including:
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Engineering
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Computer Science
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Mathematics
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Construction
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Property
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Economics
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Finance
The programme is especially focused on supporting talented students who may face financial barriers to university study. Students from the Slough area, UTC Reading and UTC Heathrow, as well as female applicants, are encouraged to apply.
And unlike many one-off awards, this scholarship is designed to support students throughout their university journey, helping cover living costs over multiple years so recipients can focus on their studies and career development.
Why Yondr is one to watch
Part of what makes this opportunity exciting is who’s behind it.
Yondr is a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres, helping power the infrastructure behind the modern internet. As demand for AI, cloud services and digital connectivity grows, data centres are becoming one of the world’s most critical industries, and Yondr is at the centre of that growth.
The company is also building a reputation for investing in communities and skills development, with initiatives focused on education, long-term employability and creating more accessible pathways into tech. The scholarship is part of that wider mission.
The webinar also highlighted how scholarship partnerships through Blackbullion are already creating real impact. Previous programmes in the data centre sector have attracted huge student interest and helped underrepresented young people access higher education and career opportunities they may not otherwise have had.
Applications are open now
The Yondr Scholarship is now accepting applications through Blackbullion’s Funding Hub.
Key details include:
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Funding available: £27,000
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Application deadline: 5 July 2026
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Who can apply: UK students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds beginning eligible STEM degrees
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Additional benefits: Mentorship, events and potential internship opportunities
Ready to apply?
Opportunities like this don’t come around often, especially brand new programmes backed by companies shaping the future of technology infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about STEM, curious about careers in digital infrastructure, or looking for financial support that could genuinely change your university experience, this is one worth exploring.
You can learn more and apply via the Yondr Scholarship page on Blackbullion.
