Our four Launch Scholars receiving their certificates from Dr Shini Somara. Scholars l to r are Amarleen Brar, Aisha Kukoyi, Luke Smedley and Archie Kendall [photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography]

The IET’s Future Talent Awards include Launch Scholarships that now replace the Engineering Horizons Bursaries. The scholarships are aimed at students or apprentices who face challenges or personal obstacles and are UK residents. The scholarships are for £1,500 per year for the duration of the degree or apprenticeship of up to 4 years.  In addition to financial support, the Engineers Company provides each Scholar with a member of the Company as a Mentor.  The Engineers Trust has supported Launch Scholarships since 2022, the first year of operation.

The 2024/25 Launch Scholars are:

Amarleen Brar who is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Warwick.

Aisha Kukoyi who is on a Dyson-sponsored 4-year Integrated MEng engineering degree course.

Archie Kendall who is studying electrical and electronic engineering at Imperial College.

Luke Smedley who is a Jaguar Land Rover degree apprentice studying applied professional engineering – electrical at the University of Warwick.