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ScholarshipSmallpeice Trust (Arkwright Engineering Scholarships)

Arkwright Engineering Scholarships 2027 (Year 11 entry)

A two-year scholarship for high-potential young people aged 16 to 18 who are inspired to progress in an engineering, computing or technical design career. Applicants write about their engineering aspirations, create an A3 STEM project proposal, take an online assessment and attend a virtual interview. Applications launch in early September with deadlines in early December.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Smallpeice Trust (Arkwright Engineering Scholarships)[1][2]
Who it’s for
High-potential young people aged 16 to 18 currently in Year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) or Year 12 (Northern Ireland), at an Arkwright affiliated school or youth organisation[3][4]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Worth
Two-year scholarship with a mentor, networking and Connect Days, plus a scholar financial award of £250 per year for the Smallpeice Virtual Scholarship; externally sponsored scholarships are in person.[5][6]
Cost
£45 per application (state schools and youth organisations receive two free applications)[7][8]
Year groups
Year 11
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide)
Format
Hybrid
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

10 sources

  1. Smallpeice Trust

    I Am a Future Scholar: Engineering and Design Careers

    Your teacher or youth leader nominates you through our online application management system (AMS).

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  2. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    high-potential young people aged 16-18 years old, who are inspired to progress in an Engineering, Computing or Technical Design career

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Smallpeice Trust

    I Am a Future Scholar: Engineering and Design Careers

    If you’re a young person aged 16–18 in the UK and passionate about engineering, computing, or technical design

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    Year 11 (England & Wales)

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    A two

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  6. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    £250 per year

    Checked 24 October 2026

  7. Smallpeice Trust

    Application timeline

    ensure the £45 application payment is completed (if applicable)

    Checked 24 October 2026

  8. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    Organise payment of £45 per application

    Checked 24 October 2026

  9. Smallpeice Trust

    Application timeline

    This is the deadline for young people to complete and submit their application.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  10. Smallpeice Trust

    Arkwright Digital Leaflet

    Early December

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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