Five students have been shortlisted for a prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. They are Thomas Reeves (5AC), Charlotte Gurran (5DL), Christopher Austin (5FV), Christian Churchman (5JM) and Alexandra Garnett (5JM).

Scholarships are awarded in July and offer £500 over the two year A Level study for students who continue with Design & Technology and Maths. Significantly, scholars are partnered with a sponsor who will offer support and invaluable work experience, which will greatly enhance their personal profiles and UCAS applications for university entry.

All students have sat an aptitude test, examining their design and technological acumen and problem solving capacity. The shortlisted candidates were then invited to top engineering universities, including Loughborough and Lancaster, for an interview and workshop activities to further explore their potential in the subject.