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Congratulations to Darius, Y12, our latest Arkwright Engineering Scholar. These scholarships are highly regarded by university admission tutors and industry recruiters and are one of the most prestigious accolades that a talented sixth form student can receive. 

The scholarships consist of an annual financial award to the student and another to their school, as well as enrichment activities such as mentoring and industry visits that enhance a student’s experience of engineering in a real-world context. 

Scholars are selected for their potential as future engineering leaders by assessing their academic, practical and leadership skills in STEM. These are gauged through a rigorous selection process comprising: an assessed application form including a teacher’s reference; a two-hour, problem-solving aptitude exam; and a university-based interview.

The scholarships support students through their sixth form studies and encourage them into top universities or higher apprenticeships. We are grateful to the Tallow Chandlers' Company for sponsoring Darius through the period of his scholarship.

Darius found the exam quite straightforward. The project on which he did a presentation was based on the robot he designed for the VEX 22-23 season – so it seems a successful robot helped ensure a successful presentation.

Darius is studying maths, physics, chemistry and further maths at A level and plans to study either chemical engineering or mechanical engineering at university. 

We wish him well for the rest of his time at GCA and beyond.