Arkwright Engineering Scholarships 2024

writes A Latif (L6ths)

Nine of these students have secured a full scholarship, which includes sponsorship from a company for both the pupil and the school.

Starting in October of last year, diligently led by Ms Park, myself and other students in the Fifth Form began the application process for the prestigious scholarship. This began with a written application, followed by a test on our ability to create design ideas based on problems, and finally, a virtual interview with engineers who aligned to our interests in the field.

While this was challenging, it was an incredibly rewarding process which has reaped incredibly generous rewards. Each winning student has been assigned a committed sponsor company (of whom the Royal Air Force, DePuy Synthes, the Carol Emmott Foundation, and the Merchant Taylors’ Company are but a few) with a one-to-one mentor offering invaluable advice, work experience and industry connections. The award also offers a yearly financial benefit to pursue our own projects throughout the duration of our A-levels.

The process was challenging on many levels, and as such, I’m sure the other pupils who achieved the scholarship are as proud of their achievement as I am. I do not doubt that they will all utilise the scholarship to succeed in their respective future careers.

What is an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship?

An Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is the most esteemed scholarship of its type in the UK, designed to inspire students to pursue their dreams and change the world as an outstanding engineer of the future.

The Scholarships are awarded to hard-working 16 year old students through a rigorous selection process.

Scholarships are sponsored by a commercial company, trade association, university, professional institution, armed service, government organisation, worshipful company,  charitable trust or personal donor. This means that support is offered in various different ways, for example, valuable hands-on work experience, support for your curriculum project and a personal mentor who can help you with aspects of your studies and career planning.

Below are the names of the pupils and their sponsors, including some information about the companies sponsoring them. 

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 Sponsored Arkwright Engineering Scholarship - 

Arin L (L6th) - Depuy Synthes

Magnus C (L6th) - Jacobs UK Limited

Azlan L (L6th) - Royal Air Force

Yash Desai (L6th) - Royal Air Force

Rodrigo CH (L6th) - Royal Air Force

Harshadithya K (L6th) - Royal Air Force

Shayan N (L6th) - Royal Air Force

Charlie A (L6th) - The Emmott Foundation Ltd

Yuvraj B (L6th) - The Merchant Taylors' Company

Nikhil M (L6th) - The Merchant Taylors' Company

Virtual Arkwright Engineering Scholarship

Jai P (L6th) - The Smallpeice Trust

Prahil S (L6th) The Smallpeice Trust

Ollie I (L6th) - The Smalpeice Trust

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DePuy Synthes is a franchise of orthopaedic and neurosurgery companies. Acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1998, its companies form part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices group. DePuy develops and markets products under the Codman, DePuy Mitek, DePuy Orthopaedics and DePuy Spine brands. DePuy Orthopaedics designs, manufactures, markets and distributes products for reconstructing damaged or diseased joints and for repairing and reconstructing traumatic skeletal injuries. DePuy Spine products facilitate fusion of the spine and correction of spinal deformities, preserving motion of the spine and repairing bone fractures.

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Jacobs is a global company that offers consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services for various markets and sectors.

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The RAF defends the skies of Britain, projects Britain's power and influence around the world and provides vital support to humanitarian missions worldwide. The UK and our allies face many diverse threats in an uncertain world, from unauthorised aircraft entering protected airspace, to increasingly complex cyber attacks. 

Over half of RAF personnel work in engineering, on equipment from aircraft engine components, hydraulics & avionics to radar, communications systems, flying helmets, stealth and space technology. The RAF provides extensive opportunities for training & qualifications within engineering, both on the ground and in the air .

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Founded in 1961, the Emmott Foundation is a charity whose objective is to give grants for educational purposes.  The Foundation is one of Arkwright's longest serving supporters, having sponsored its first Arkwright Scholarship in 1991.

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Worshipful Companies (usually referred to as Livery Companies) are historic trade associations of the City of London originating in medieval times. There are 108 Livery Companies, each representing people employed in specific trades, crafts or professions. The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors' is 8th in the order of precedence of Livery Companies, having been formed in 1327.  Today, the Company’s charitable activities are directed towards education, with a particular emphasis on its own family of schools. The Company has been supporting Arkwright Scholarships since 2004.

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As an organisation, everything done at Smallpeice is about offering new and valuable STEM opportunities to young people with the hope of inspiring them to become part of the next generation of industry-leading STEM experts.