USIT Management Award
Sponsorship of up to £15,000 for an overseas bursary at a suitable university or management institute of your choice
This award is open to any individual and will support attendance at an overseas study course, e.g. the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, which offers executive education programs for top management development and provides a real world learning experience. Alternatively, where they can be proven to be of benefit to a utility industry, secondments to other English speaking organizations overseas may be considered.
USIT Business Skills Award
Sponsorship of up to £7,500 to attend an established academic or training course in the UK which is relevant to the Utilities Industry.
This award is designed to assist individuals to benefit from opportunities that would not normally be available to them from their employer's ongoing training and development support arrangements. Awards will be made based on industry needs as assessed by the Trustees.
Leadership Award
Sponsorship to attend a High Potentials Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
This award is open to any individual and will support attendance at the above course to the tune of £15,000. It is recognized that employers may need to finance additional costs. Awards are limited to reimbursement of fees, economy travel and accommodation and £20 per day meal allowance (unless provided within accommodation). Other expenses or entertainment are specifically excluded.
