Arkwright Scholar

We are delighted that Lower Sixth student Lia has been awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship.

The respected national awards aim to inspire and nurture students to become future engineers and leaders. Each year, following a rigorous selection process, scholarships are awarded to high-calibre 16 year old students. The scholarships support students through their A Level years with a variety of enrichment opportunities as well as funding to assist with technical studies and wider experience of engineering. Every scholar is sponsored – by commercial companies, universities, government organisations or personal donors – providing a range of support, from valuable hands-on experience to personal mentoring and career planning.

Lia follows in the footsteps of two of our Upper Sixth students who were also awarded Arkwright Scholarships and partnered with the likes of Rolls Royce last year.  Lia is currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Philosophy & Religion. Displaying typical South Hampstead spirit, Lia is not only a STEM enthusiast but also an elite runner. Last month her team won the South of England Road Relay Championships (3 x 3000m), with Lia running one of the fastest legs across all runners.