Arkwright Scholarships
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Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are awarded to students in Great Britain
who aspire to a career in engineering
and related areas of design. The Scholarships are awarded through rigorous selection to high-calibre students from all educational backgrounds to support them through their A Levels or Scottish Highers
. Students apply during year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) before taking their GCSE or Scottish Standard Grade
exams. Scholarships begin at the start of year 12/S5. Scholarships consist of an annual financial award to the Scholar and to her/his school, and a range of enrichment activities that increase a Scholar's understanding of engineering and the world of work, such as mentoring and industry visits.
To be awarded an Engineering Scholarship, student applicants must go through a three-stage selection process. The first stage is an extended application form, where students have to describe their GCSE or Standard Grade technology project and explain how engineering is an interest in their lives. Stage two is a two-hour exam, which focuses on the design stage of a system. The final stage is an interview at a university renowned for engineering.
The Engineering Scholarship scheme is administered by the Arkwright Scholarships Trust. This is a charitable organisation that seeks to create future leaders in engineering and related areas of design by increasing the number of outstanding young people who pursue higher education and careers in the sector. The Trust was named after the famed 18th Century engineer Sir Richard Arkwright
, inventor of the water frame and the 'father' of the modern factory system. The Trust was founded in 1991 and became a registered charity in England and Wales in 1993 under the name "Arkwright Scholarship Trust". It was re-registered as the "Arkwright Scholarships Trust" in 2002. It shares premises with The Smallpeice Trust in Leamington Spa, England.
The Trust was led from 1991 to 2001 by Mr Tony Pickering, former Head of Pocklington School
. From 2001 to 2011 the Trust was led by Mrs Linda Scott OBE FRSA, former National Director of the Engineering Education Scheme
in England. Dr Martin Thomas CEng MIMMM MInstLM FIET became National Director on 1st September 2011. Dr Thomas was previously a Director at EngineeringUK
.
In 1991, the Trust awarded 5 Scholarships. In 2004 it awarded 166. And in 2011 it is awarding 298 Scholarships. In 2011, the Trust is launching a new scheme that offers a small number of undergraduate Scholarships in engineering at UK universities.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
who aspire to a career in engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
and related areas of design. The Scholarships are awarded through rigorous selection to high-calibre students from all educational backgrounds to support them through their A Levels or Scottish Highers
Higher (Scottish)
In Scotland the Higher is one of the national school-leaving certificate exams and university entrance qualifications of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It superseded the old Higher Grade on the Scottish Certificate of Education...
. Students apply during year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) before taking their GCSE or Scottish Standard Grade
Standard Grade
Standard Grades are Scotland's educational qualifications for students aged around 14 to 16 years, which are due to be fully replaced in 2014 when Scottish Qualifications Authority's Higher Still system becomes the main qualifications as part of the major shake up of Scotland's education system as...
exams. Scholarships begin at the start of year 12/S5. Scholarships consist of an annual financial award to the Scholar and to her/his school, and a range of enrichment activities that increase a Scholar's understanding of engineering and the world of work, such as mentoring and industry visits.
To be awarded an Engineering Scholarship, student applicants must go through a three-stage selection process. The first stage is an extended application form, where students have to describe their GCSE or Standard Grade technology project and explain how engineering is an interest in their lives. Stage two is a two-hour exam, which focuses on the design stage of a system. The final stage is an interview at a university renowned for engineering.
The Engineering Scholarship scheme is administered by the Arkwright Scholarships Trust. This is a charitable organisation that seeks to create future leaders in engineering and related areas of design by increasing the number of outstanding young people who pursue higher education and careers in the sector. The Trust was named after the famed 18th Century engineer Sir Richard Arkwright
Richard Arkwright
Sir Richard Arkwright , was an Englishman who, although the patents were eventually overturned, is often credited for inventing the spinning frame — later renamed the water frame following the transition to water power. He also patented a carding engine that could convert raw cotton into yarn...
, inventor of the water frame and the 'father' of the modern factory system. The Trust was founded in 1991 and became a registered charity in England and Wales in 1993 under the name "Arkwright Scholarship Trust". It was re-registered as the "Arkwright Scholarships Trust" in 2002. It shares premises with The Smallpeice Trust in Leamington Spa, England.
The Trust was led from 1991 to 2001 by Mr Tony Pickering, former Head of Pocklington School
Pocklington School
Pocklington School, is an independent school in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1514 by John Dolman. The school is situated in of land, on the outskirts of a small market town, from York and from Hull. It is an Anglican foundation and Friday morning church is...
. From 2001 to 2011 the Trust was led by Mrs Linda Scott OBE FRSA, former National Director of the Engineering Education Scheme
Engineering Education Scheme
The Engineering Education Scheme is a scheme run in the United Kingdom by the Engineering Development Trust to promote the education of school students about engineering. It is part of the Royal Academy of Engineering's BEST programme....
in England. Dr Martin Thomas CEng MIMMM MInstLM FIET became National Director on 1st September 2011. Dr Thomas was previously a Director at EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK, formerly the Engineering and Technology Board , is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to promote the contribution that engineers, and engineering and technology, make to society...
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In 1991, the Trust awarded 5 Scholarships. In 2004 it awarded 166. And in 2011 it is awarding 298 Scholarships. In 2011, the Trust is launching a new scheme that offers a small number of undergraduate Scholarships in engineering at UK universities.