Year 11 student, Nathan, has been awarded a prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship!

The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is regarded as the most esteemed scholarship of its kind in the UK and aims to inspire and nurture future leaders in engineering. Nathan is one of only a few hundred students across the country to earn the scholarship, out of more than 1,500 applicants – a truly exceptional achievement.

Andrew Mason, Head of Design & Technology at Taunton School, said: “We are immensely proud of Nathan’s achievement. His enthusiasm for design and engineering is infectious – he’s in the School workshop at every opportunity, pushing the boundaries of what students can do.

“As well as his natural talent, what really stands out is his kindness; he’s always mentoring younger pupils and helping them with their projects. Nathan truly deserves this recognition, and we’re excited to see what he does next.”

A huge congratulations, Nathan! Visit https://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/2025/05/01/taunton-school-student-receives-prestigious-engineering-scholarship/ to read more.