Honouring the UK’s future leaders in Engineering
The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) joined RS Clare, Houghton PLC and Morris Lubricants in honouring the UK’s future leaders in science, technology and engineering at the Arkwright Scholarships Trust ceremony held recently in London.
Four UKLA/Arkwright scholars took part in ceremonies held in London and Glasgow where four hundred Scholarships were awarded by the Trust to young aspiring students. Arkwright Scholarships act as a beacon to the most talented students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects.
The Scholarships help to ensure that high-potential young people stay engaged in their careers in STEM subjects. Through active engagement with leading companies operating in the lubricants industry, scholars are encouraged to pursue science or engineering careers in the sector in future.
This year’s UKLA/Arkwright Scholars come from educational backgrounds in leading schools across England. All scholars were chosen for their outstanding academic record, high potential in STEM subjects and leadership qualities. These are assessed through a rigorous selection process comprising: an assessed application form including a teacher’s supporting reference; a two-hour aptitude exam; and a university-based interview.
The Scholarships support STEM students through their sixth form studies and encourage them into top universities. The Scholarships consist of an annual financial award to each Scholar and their school, and a range of enrichment activities such as mentoring and industry visits provided by their host companies that enhance a Scholar’s experience of engineering in a real-world context.
Scholarships are highly regarded by universities and industry and are one of the most prestigious accolades that a talented sixth
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form student can achieve. The Scholarships are supported by companies such as: BAE Systems, Bosch, Caterpillar, Centrica, Jaguar Land Rover, Laing O’Rourke, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Research, National Grid, Network Rail, Nissan, Pilkington, Rolls-Royce, Royal Mail, TATA and Thales.
Following the Scholarships award ceremony, scholars will undertake familiarisation visits, work experience and receive mentoring support over the next two years provided by their UKLA company members; RS Clare, Houghton PLC and Morris Lubricants.
David Wright, Director General of the UKLA said ‘It is incredibly important for our sector to be able to attract tomorrow’s generation of leading scientists, engineers and technologists which are so essential for the continued well-being of our industry. The Arkwright Scholarship plays an important role in this key aim.’
Andrew Goddard, Managing Director of Morris Lubricants said ‘the lubricant sector thrives on innovation and technical excellence in product formulation and manufacture. The Arkwright Scholarship will help to support the delivery of these key capabilities which are so critical for our organisation in meeting rising customer expectations, increasing regulatory standards and supporting us to compete effectively in an increasingly globalised marketplace’.
Dr Martin Thomas, Chief Executive of the Arkwright Scholarships Trust said: “the UK’s economic prosperity requires hundreds of thousands of new engineers over the next few years. But we must recognise that numbers alone will not ensure our country’s future economic success. We also need some of these new engineers and designers to be modern-day James Dysons – outstanding technical leaders able to guide their country to engineering success.’
LUBE MAGAZINE NO.131 FEBRUARY 2016
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