Engineering scholarship won by student

The year 12 pupil landed what is regarded the most prestigious scholarship of its type in the UK, designed to inspire and nurture students to be the country’s future leaders of the Engineering profession.

Students have to go through a rigorous selection process which involves being nominated by their Design Technology teacher, completing a comprehensive application and sitting a two-hour aptitude exam.

A Harrogate Grammar spokesman said: “Jack was successful in all the stages and despite the cancellation of selection interviews due to Covid-19 restrictions went on to secure a scholarship.

“Normally the scholarship would have been awarded at a prestigious ceremony in either Edinburgh or London whereupon Jack would have also have met his sponsor however, due to the current situation Jack received the scholarship via email this year.”

Jack will receive £600 in scholarship to support him through his A level studies.

“Being awarded the scholarship reflects Jacks passion, commitment and dedication to his studies,” added the school spokesman.

Jack said: “I am extremely proud and grateful for receiving this scholarship.

“It is going to provide me with many opportunities and a great experience. The scholarship will be invaluable in assisting me with my ambition to become an engineer.

“I am looking forward to working with my sponsor who will be able to provide advice throughout my A Level studies and connect me to relevant industry links.

“My scholarship also extends to supporting me in my next steps when considering University choices.”