Talented Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

A talented Design and Technology student from Trent College in Long Eaton has received a prestigious scholarship for his outstanding work.

At an awards ceremony hosted in London by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Adam Clarke was awarded an Arkwright Scholarship for Design and Technology.

The Arkwright Trust was founded in 1990 and supports young people during their A Levels by awarding £250 a year to assist with the purchase of materials and books. Scholars are selected following a rigorous selection process comprising an application, interview and Arkwright Aptitude Paper. During the interview, students presented their GCSE project work to a panel of interviewers and discussed their commitment to design, engineering and technology.

With almost 800 applications submitted for the Scholarship this year, and only 249 awarded, Adam certainly impressed the judges. He is studying A Levels in Design & Technology, Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and will carry his 'Arkwright Scholar' status with him into University.

The Scholarships are supported by individuals, companies and the Services, including Rolls Royce, BT and the RAF. Adam's scholarship is sponsored by the ECA/MA Stothers Educational Trust and he was presented with his award by Iain MacDonald, Head of Education and Training at the Trust.

James Prince, Adam's teacher, said: 'We are delighted that Adam has been awarded this prestigious accolade. He has certainly worked hard to achieve it and wish him every success for his future studies.'