Posted: Friday 19 November 2010
Hutchesons' Pupil wins Prestigious Arkwright Scholarship
At a ceremony held at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, Savoy Place London, on 29 October, Catriona Reid [S5] was awarded a prestigious Arkwright Scholarship for her outstanding work in design, engineering and technology.
Catriona's Scholarship is sponsored by The Hugh Fraser Foundation and was presented by Mrs Margaret Manly, Trustee, A G Manly Trust.
Professor Sir John O'Reilly DSc FREng FIET, Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University, commented: "Evidenced by recipients at the recent awarding ceremony held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place in London Arkwright Scholars are very special young people. They combine excellent academic performance, enthusiasm for and commitment to Science, Engineering and Technology as their intended career path with a wide range of other achievements and contributions to society: in the arts, sport, outdoor pursuits, voluntary and charitable work and the like. It was a privilege to play a small part in marking their achievements at this year's ceremony."
The Institution of Engineering and Technology hosted the Presentation of Awards at their prestigious building in Savoy Place, London for the tenth year.
Scholars are selected following a rigorous selection process comprising an application, Arkwright Aptitude Paper and interview. During the interview students presented their project work to a panel of interviewers and discussed their commitment to design, engineering and technology. Interviews are hosted across the country by universities.
The Arkwright Trust was founded in 1990 and this year celebrates its 20th year of Scholarship awards. The first five Scholarships were awarded in 1991. Arkwright supports young people during their 'A' Level/Scottish Higher years by awarding £250 a year to assist with the purchase of materials and books. Catriona will also carry the status of 'Arkwright Scholar' into university. The school's design & technology department receives £200 per year for the next two years.