I am a future Scholar
Are you ready to
change the world
through engineering?
If you’re a young person aged 16–18 in the UK and passionate about engineering, computing, or technical design, this is your opportunity to stand out and take the first step toward a meaningful career in STEM. Â
Are you currently in Year 11 (England & Wales), S4 (Scotland), or Year 12 (Northern Ireland) — the year you’re sitting GCSEs, National 5s, IB Standards, BTEC Level 2s, or equivalent exams?
Do you plan to study A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or the International Baccalaureate for two years?
Do you have a strong desire to pursue a future career in engineering, computing, or technical design?
For full eligibility details, see the Arkwright Handbook.
Application process
How to apply for an
Arkwright Engineering
Scholarship
Online application form
Your teacher or youth leader nominates you through our online application management system (AMS). Once nominated, you’ll receive your login to complete the application.
Online aptitude assessment
All applicants take part in our online engineering aptitude assessment, designed to assess creativity, logic, and problem-solving in a STEM context.
Interview stage
Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute virtual interview with experienced engineers and STEM professionals.
Sponsor matching or virtual award
If successful, you’ll either be matched with a sponsoring company or offered a place on our Virtual Scholarship pathway.
Application form resources
Find a range of resources to support completion of your application form
Arkwright handbook – Complete guide to the scholarship programme
AMS guide – Step-by-step application system tutorial
Project proposal guide – Defined expectations and marked examples
Engineering design briefs – Project briefs to use for inspiration
Video guidance – See further resources on YouTube
Online assessment resources
All applicants who submit an application form will take part in the online assessment
Practice assessment – Test the online assessment system before the real assessment. Applicants will receive more information directly via email once the practice assessments are live
Interview resources
Selected candidates will make it through to the interview stage
Interviewee guidance – Find out what to expect in your interview
Project presentation preparation guide – Expectations of the project presentation for your interview
Exemplar projects – Sample project proposals and projects from successful Scholars
Interview top tips – Interview advice from Arkwright Scholars