Editing Institution of Engineering and Technology (section)

==Awards and scholarships==

===Achievement Medals===
The [[IET Achievement Medals]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/achievement-awards/achievement-medals/|title=The IET Achievement Medals, IET UK}}</ref> are awarded to individuals who have made major and distinguished contributions in the various sectors of science, engineering and technology. The medals are named after famous engineers and persons, such as [[Michael Faraday]], [[John Ambrose Fleming]], [[J. J. Thomson]], and [[Oliver Heaviside]]. The judging panel look for outstanding and sustained excellence in one or more activities. For example: research and development, innovation, design, manufacturing, technical management, and the promotion of engineering and technology.

*The '''[[Faraday Medal]]''' is the highest medal and honour of the IET. Named after [[Michael Faraday]], the medal is awarded for notable scientific or industrial achievement in engineering or for conspicuous service rendered to the advancement of science, engineering and technology without restriction as regards nationality, country of residence or membership of the Institution. It is awarded not more frequently than once a year. The award was established in 1922 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first Ordinary Meeting of the Society of Telegraph Engineers.
*The '''J. J. Thomson Medal for Electronics''', named after [[J. J. Thomson]], was created in 1976 by the Electronics Divisional Board of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), and is awarded to candidates who have made major and distinguished contributions in electronics.
*The '''Ambrose Fleming Medal''' for Information and Communications was first awarded in 2007 to Professor Simon Kingsley. It was named after [[John Ambrose Fleming]], the inventor of vacuum tubes, and is awarded to candidates who have made outstanding and distinguished contributions to digital communications, telecommunications, and information engineering.
*The '''Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal''' is awarded to candidates who have made major and distinguished contributions to advancing the manufacturing sector. Like the Faraday Medal, the Mensforth Manufacturing Gold Medal is awarded without restriction regarding nationality, country of residence or membership of the IET.
*The '''[[Mountbatten Medal]]''' celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding contribution, over a period of time, to the promotion of electronics or information technology and their application. Contributions can be within the spheres of science, technology, industry or commerce and in the dissemination of the understanding of electronics and information technology, whether to young people, or adults. The Medal was founded by the National Electronics Council in 1992 and named after [[The Earl Mountbatten of Burma]], the Admiral of the Fleet and Governor-General of India.

===Other recognitions===
[[File:Locale_RS6_IET YWE.jpg|thumb|Illuminated letters and celebratory cake at the IET [[Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award|YWE]] awards ceremony, 2018]]

*The '''IET Volunteer Medal''', introduced in 2015, is awarded to individuals for major and outstanding contributions voluntarily given to furthering the aims of the IET.
*The IET has awarded the '''[[Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award]]''' (YWE) since 1978 to top female engineers in the [[UK]] to recognise the contribution they make and to encourage young women and girls to consider engineering as a career. The award was created as part of an initiative to address the shortage of women in engineering roles.
*The IET Apprentice and Technician Awards,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apprentice and Technician Awards - The IET |url=https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/achievement-awards/apprentice-and-technician-awards/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.theiet.org |language=en-US}}</ref> introduced in 2013, are open to all Apprentices, Technician and Armed Forces Technicians. These awards are to recognise individuals who stand out from their peers and are making achievements in their area of expertise. Individuals who are role models to others and are passionate about promoting engineering to the world.

===Scholarships===
The IET offer Diamond Jubilee undergraduate scholarships for first year students studying an IET accredited degree. Winners receive between £1,000 and £2,000 per year for up to four years to help with their studies. Eligibility is partially based on the exam results at the final year of school prior to university. IET also offers postgraduate scholarships intended for IET members carrying out doctoral research; the postgraduate scholarships offered by the IET assist members with awards of up to £10,000 to further research engineering related topics at universities. The IET Engineering Horizons Bursary is offered at £1,000 per year for undergraduate students on IET accredited degree courses in the UK and apprentices starting an IET Approved Apprenticeship scheme to those UK residents who have overcome personal challenges to pursue an engineering education.