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New Forest Academy Scholarships 2022/23
ExxonMobil’s STEM scholarships are a great way to help future potential engineers and scientists get their careers off to a great start.
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After being chosen as the recipients of the annual
ExxonMobil Fawley SolveItWithSTEM Scholarships at the end of last year, two
lucky former students from New Forest Academy agree.
Thomas Sutherland and Harrison Brown each received a £500 award to help them in their studies at Brockenhurst College which they started in September, as well as a period of work experience and the guidance of an ExxonMobil Fawley mentor.
Both teenagers have chosen to study for their A levels in STEM subjects, one of the necessary criteria for the scholarship programme, and both underwent interviews prior to their successful bids for funding.
Thomas, 17 who lives in Holbury, is studying Maths and Physics with Product Design, while Harrison, who is also 17 and lives in Hythe, has opted for Level 3 Engineering.
The funding can be used towards the cost of attending college, including travel, books and educational material and computer equipment.
Thomas used his scholarship funding towards his bus pass to travel to college, while Harrison is also using some of his towards his travel costs to college as well as books and equipment.
Thomas said: “I was really excited when I was awarded the scholarship from Exxon Mobil which has really helped me financially.
“I put a lot of effort into the application with support from my physics teacher, Mr Drury at New Forest Academy. I felt that my interview went well and was challenged on many levels which I enjoyed.
“I really appreciate this opportunity which will help me in my future career.”
Harrison, who is keen to become an engineer, added: “When I heard I had got the scholarship I was really excited as I believe it will help me towards a future apprenticeship with Exxon.
“I also think that getting the scholarship and the work experience that goes with it will look good on my CV for any jobs I apply for in the future.”
Both students paid a visit to the Fawley site recently, when they had a chance to have a look around and meet some of the team to find out more about the people and processes under the guidance of their mentors, George Clarke and Helen Schofield from ExxonMobil Fawley.
Helen said: “Through volunteering with STEM Outreach and hearing about the scholarship scheme, I shared an interest in becoming a mentor to support the next generation of STEM students.
“My role is to provide an insight into real world engineering and support Harrison through his College studies; sharing experiences I have had from applying to university through to my first couple of years of work at Fawley.
“I believe the scholarship scheme allows the students to explore how the knowledge they gain through their studies is applied in reality.”
Details on how to apply for a scholarship are available through the school.
Thomas Sutherland and Harrison Brown each received a £500 award to help them in their studies at Brockenhurst College which they started in September, as well as a period of work experience and the guidance of an ExxonMobil Fawley mentor.
Both teenagers have chosen to study for their A levels in STEM subjects, one of the necessary criteria for the scholarship programme, and both underwent interviews prior to their successful bids for funding.
Thomas, 17 who lives in Holbury, is studying Maths and Physics with Product Design, while Harrison, who is also 17 and lives in Hythe, has opted for Level 3 Engineering.
The funding can be used towards the cost of attending college, including travel, books and educational material and computer equipment.
Thomas used his scholarship funding towards his bus pass to travel to college, while Harrison is also using some of his towards his travel costs to college as well as books and equipment.
Thomas said: “I was really excited when I was awarded the scholarship from Exxon Mobil which has really helped me financially.
“I put a lot of effort into the application with support from my physics teacher, Mr Drury at New Forest Academy. I felt that my interview went well and was challenged on many levels which I enjoyed.
“I really appreciate this opportunity which will help me in my future career.”
Harrison, who is keen to become an engineer, added: “When I heard I had got the scholarship I was really excited as I believe it will help me towards a future apprenticeship with Exxon.
“I also think that getting the scholarship and the work experience that goes with it will look good on my CV for any jobs I apply for in the future.”
Both students paid a visit to the Fawley site recently, when they had a chance to have a look around and meet some of the team to find out more about the people and processes under the guidance of their mentors, George Clarke and Helen Schofield from ExxonMobil Fawley.
Helen said: “Through volunteering with STEM Outreach and hearing about the scholarship scheme, I shared an interest in becoming a mentor to support the next generation of STEM students.
“My role is to provide an insight into real world engineering and support Harrison through his College studies; sharing experiences I have had from applying to university through to my first couple of years of work at Fawley.
“I believe the scholarship scheme allows the students to explore how the knowledge they gain through their studies is applied in reality.”
Details on how to apply for a scholarship are available through the school.