Two Sixth Form students at Bolton School Boys’ Division, Alfred Norse and Jake Mayor, have been awarded Arkwright Engineering Scholarships.
During the half-term break both young men and their families travelled to London to receive their awards at Savoy Place, the home of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The Year 12 students, who will be sponsored by the RAF, also met their respective mentors.
Katja Norse, Alfred’s mother, said: ‘It was a very rigorous application process and we are really proud of Alfred’s achievement. I’d also like to thank Mr Coffey and Mr Walker for their support, guidance and encouragement which has enabled Alfred to pursue his dream towards career in engineering.
Father of Jake, Steve Mayor, felt similar: ‘We are very proud parents. We were not aware Jake had applied for the award until he told us we had to go to London for him to collect it! We were very inspired by the talent in the room and the opportunities that lie ahead for all the scholars. Jake, being sponsored by the RAF, gets to go and stay with them for a week on a residential to see all the things on offer. The organisers stated that having this on their CVs will, without doubt, boost their careers.’
The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Programme identifies and inspires young people to pursue their dreams of changing the world through engineering.
