Application timeline
9
Sept
2026
2026
9
Sept
Ready to get started?
Affiliated Teachers and Youth Leaders can begin submitting nominations, and students can then log in and start their application journey.
Launch Webinar
New to Arkwright Scholarships?
 Our launch webinar is the perfect introduction. We’ll walk you through getting started with your application – it’s easier than you think!
Arkwright Application Club Webinar 1
Personal Details
A great opportunity for young people to start their application with confidence and get their questions answered.
Arkwright Application Club Webinar 2
Project Proposal
This session will give young people the guidance and confidence to develop a strong project idea.
17
Sept
2026
2026
24
SEPT
13
OCT
2026
2026
19
Oct
Arkwright Application Club Webinar 3
Inspirations and Aspirations
This session will help young people to stand out and show why they’d be a fantastic future Arkwright ambassador.
Arkwright Application Club Webinar 4
Engineering Interests
This session will help young people summarise what they’ve learned from experiences and how they have shaped their interests and ambitions.
Arkwright Application Club Webinar 5
Online assessment preparation
This session will help young people approach the assessment with confidence and put their best foot forward.
Time to submit!
This is the deadline for young people to complete and submit their application.
09
Nov
2026
2026
02
Dec
08
DEC
2026
14
jan
2027
The final step for teachers / Youth Leads
Review and submit your student’s application, and ensure the £45 application payment is completed (if applicable). You’re nearly there!
Show us what you've got!
Our online assessment opens for 5 days and will be sent to all applicants who have successfully submitted and paid for their application.
Congratulations!
Students selected for interview will be notified, with interview dates following shortly after.
This is it – your moment to shine!
Arkwright Scholarship interviews take place online with a panel of two industry or education experts who can’t wait to meet you.
17
FEB
2027
2027
MAR
APR
29
APR
2027
06
Sept
2027
The news you've been waiting for!
Successful interview candidates will be informed of their scholarship award.
Welcome to the Arkwright family!
You’ll begin your life-changing Arkwright Engineering Scholarship journey.
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS
OF DEVELOPING AND INSPIRING
ENGINEERING TALENT
Arkwright Engineering Scholarships exists to identify, inspire, and nurture
outstanding engineers of the future as they prepare to leave school and progress into the
exciting world of engineering.