Edwards Bursary
Edwards Bursary - Unlock Your Asset Management Potential
Are you passionate about asset management and eager to take your knowledge and skills to the next level? The Institute of Asset Management is delighted to introduce the Edwards Bursary, a fantastic opportunity for our members to enhance their expertise and contribute to the advancement of the asset management field. This bursary offers up to £2000 GBP/ $2600 USD/ €2350 EUR in financial support for eligible applicants to pursue their chosen learning experiences.
Why Apply for the Edwards Bursary?
At the Institute of Asset Management, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering professionals to excel in their careers. The Edwards Bursary is designed to enable deserving individuals like you to access valuable learning opportunities and drive innovation within the asset management industry. Whether you are a student or an early-career enthusiast seeking to expand your horizons, this bursary could be the catalyst for your success.
Donate to the Edwards Bursary
By donating to the Edwards Bursary, you directly contribute to the growth and development of asset management professionals, enabling them to access invaluable learning opportunities that might otherwise be financially challenging. Your support empowers dedicated individuals to advance their knowledge, skills, and expertise, ultimately elevating the asset management landscape and benefiting organizations, communities, and society as a whole.
Download our Donation Pack for more information or contact Bursary@theiam.org.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Edwards Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current individual member of the Institute of Asset Management at student or associate level.
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for asset management and a strong commitment to continuous learning.
- Submit a compelling application detailing how the bursary will be utilized and the anticipated learning outcomes.
Diverse Learning Experiences
The Edwards Bursary encourages a diverse range of learning experiences that can help enrich your asset management journey.
Suitable learning experiences include, but are not limited to:
- Courses and Workshops: Choose from a wide array of certificate courses, diploma programs, or short workshops tailored to your specific interests.
- Taught Programs: Immerse yourself in structured educational programs or certifications offered by renowned institutions or organizations.
- Work Shadowing: Gain invaluable insights by observing and learning from seasoned asset management professionals in their day-to-day roles.
- Site Visits: Experience hands-on learning by visiting operational asset management sites and understanding best practices.
- Conferences and Seminars: Attend industry events and conferences to learn from experts, share knowledge, and expand your professional network.
- Research Projects: Undertake research initiatives that contribute to the development and dissemination of asset management knowledge.
Application Process
- Application Open Date: 12 September 2025
- You can submit your application and supporting documents to Bursary@theiam.org. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
- Please ensure that your application is submitted by 23:59 GMT on Friday, 27 February 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted, so mark your calendars to avoid missing this crucial deadline.
- Review Period: March 2026
- Our review panel will thoroughly assess all applications by 31 March 2026, ensuring a fair and objective selection process based on the evaluating criteria found in the Edwards Bursary Guidance.
- Outcome Notification: Week Commencing 31 March 2026
- All applicants will be informed of the outcome via email. Please note that this information will be embargoed until the public announcement on 17 June 2026.
- Funding Issued: April – May 2026
- The bursary amounts will be issued to the selected recipients so that they can begin their learning journey.
- Public Announcement and Celebration: 17 June 2026
- The recipients of the Edwards Bursary will be celebrated at the Asset Management Excellence Awards.
Before completing your application, we recommend that you read the Terms and Conditions and Edwards Bursary Guidance.
About the Edwards Bursary
The Edwards Bursary is a merit-based financial assistance program that provides up to £2000 GBP/ $2600 USD/ €2350 EUR in support to asset management enthusiasts pursuing diverse learning experiences. Through this bursary, the Institute of Asset Management seeks to encourage continuous learning and enhance professional competence.
The Edwards Bursary was announced in November 2022 in recognition of the immense contribution of Richard Edwards to the Institute. Richard stood down from the IAM Board in September 2022 after more than 13 years. He is probably best known within the asset management community for his significant contribution to the IAM knowledge base. Richard continues to represent the IAM on the Global Forum for Maintenance and Asset Management knowledge projects.