The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is an engineering award given to engineering students within the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. It has been running since 1991 and, as part of The Smallpeice Trust, has awarded over 6,000 scholarships to date.[1][2] Arkwright is the largest and most prestigious Scholarship scheme of its type in the UK.[3] The scholarship is named after Sir Richard Arkwright, an 18th-century industrialist and inventor, often credited with being one of the founding figures of the Industrial Revolution.
The scholarships are awarded through rigorous selection to the highest-calibre students from all educational backgrounds to support them through their A Levels, Scottish Highers or International Baccalaureate.[4][5] Students apply during year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) and year 12 (Northern Ireland) before taking their GCSE or Scottish [National 5] Standard Grade exams. Scholarships begin at the start of year 12 (England & Wales) / S5 (Scotland) / year 13 (NI). Scholarships consist of an annual financial award to the Scholar and to their school, and a range of enrichment activities that increase a Scholar's understanding of their chosen field of engineering, such as mentoring and industry visits.[6][7][8] The scholars are encouraged to study engineering, and the most common destinations for scholars are the University of Cambridge, Loughborough University and Imperial College London (in order).
Eligibilityedit
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To be awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, student applicants must go through a three-stage selection process.[9] The first stage is an extended online application form, where students have to describe a technical project they have done and explain how engineering is an interest in their lives. This online application must include a reference from a relevant teacher at the applicant's school. Stage two is a two-hour exam, where applicants must set out the practical design and manufacturing methods of their proposed solutions to two stated engineering problems.[10][11] The final stage is an interview hosted at a university renowned for engineering.[12][13]
Trust & sponsorsedit
Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are a programme of The Smallpeice Trust. The Smallpeice Trust is an independent charity that provides programmes to promote engineering careers to young people aged 10 to 18 through residential courses, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Days and Scholarships.
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External linksedit
Official website
April 15, 2024
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is an engineering award given to engineering students within the United Kingdom and Channel Islands It has been running since 1991 and as part of The Smallpeice Trust has awarded over 6 000 scholarships to date 1 2 Arkwright is the largest and most prestigious Scholarship scheme of its type in the UK 3 The scholarship is named after Sir Richard Arkwright an 18th century industrialist and inventor often credited with being one of the founding figures of the Industrial Revolution Arkwright Engineering ScholarshipsFounded1991TypeNon Profit Educational OrganisationFocusEngineering amp Technical DesignArea servedUnited KingdomProductEngineering scholarships for selected students studying A levels Scottish Highers and International BaccalaureateParent organizationSmallpeice TrustWebsitewww arkwright org uk Contents 1 Selection 2 Eligibility 2 1 Selection process 2 2 Trust amp sponsors 3 References 4 External linksSelection editThe scholarships are awarded through rigorous selection to the highest calibre students from all educational backgrounds to support them through their A Levels Scottish Highers or International Baccalaureate 4 5 Students apply during year 11 England and Wales S4 Scotland and year 12 Northern Ireland before taking their GCSE or Scottish National 5 Standard Grade exams Scholarships begin at the start of year 12 England amp Wales S5 Scotland year 13 NI Scholarships consist of an annual financial award to the Scholar and to their school and a range of enrichment activities that increase a Scholar s understanding of their chosen field of engineering such as mentoring and industry visits 6 7 8 The scholars are encouraged to study engineering and the most common destinations for scholars are the University of Cambridge Loughborough University and Imperial College London in order Eligibility editSelection process edit To be awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship student applicants must go through a three stage selection process 9 The first stage is an extended online application form where students have to describe a technical project they have done and explain how engineering is an interest in their lives This online application must include a reference from a relevant teacher at the applicant s school Stage two is a two hour exam where applicants must set out the practical design and manufacturing methods of their proposed solutions to two stated engineering problems 10 11 The final stage is an interview hosted at a university renowned for engineering 12 13 Trust amp sponsors edit Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are a programme of The Smallpeice Trust The Smallpeice Trust is an independent charity that provides programmes to promote engineering careers to young people aged 10 to 18 through residential courses Science Technology Engineering and Maths STEM Days and Scholarships Sponsors include Imperial College London Rolls Royce BAE Systems and other industrial companies 14 References edit Step up and see where your talent could take you Arkwright Engineering Scholarships The Law Society Gazette Retrieved 26 November 2022 Arkwright Scholarships Reece Foundation Retrieved 26 November 2022 Prestigious Arkwright scholarships northyorkshirenews com Retrieved 23 March 2020 Burns Judith 11 April 2019 I was the only girl in A level electronics BBC News Retrieved 23 March 2020 Bucks student secures prestigious scholarship with HARIBO Bucks Free Press Retrieved 23 March 2020 McCarthy Alex 23 December 2019 Arkwright Scholarship students celebrate at the IET Electronics Weekly Retrieved 23 March 2020 McCarthy Alex 20 November 2019 Arkwright Scholarship students focus on climate and autonomous vehicles Electronics Weekly Retrieved 23 March 2020 Cambridgeshire school pupil earns Arkwright Scholarship Education Technology Retrieved 23 March 2020 Noble Jason Kesgrave sixth former wins prestigious Arkwright scholarship in engineering Ipswich Star Retrieved 23 March 2020 Smallpeice Trust starts 100 STEM clubs for girls Education Technology Retrieved 23 March 2020 Three Sheffield sixth form students awarded prestigious engineering scholarships thestar co uk Retrieved 23 March 2020 McKinney Emma 20 August 2015 GCSEs Budding England netball star clinches top marks despite training regime birminghammail Retrieved 23 March 2020 Imperial sponsors our first Arkwright Scholarship Imperial News Imperial College London Imperial News Retrieved 23 March 2020 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arkwright Scholarship amp oldid 1216870704, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
