Scholarship launched for hands-on construction students

A new initiative from the steel certification authority CARES and Constructionarium will recognise students embarking on engineering and construction courses. 

This year, working in partnership with the University of Greenwich, students will benefit from CARES sponsorship, giving them practical experience facilitated by Constructionarium at its educational and construction facility in Norfolk.

Under the award’s terms, nominated students who have completed Constructionarium during the current academic year will be eligible to enter the CARES Scholarship, with a final recipient chosen by a panel of judges next summer. 

The CARES Supreme Scholar will receive £1,500 and an engraved steel trophy, together with an extended invitation to function as a CARES Ambassador and to participate in future judging panels.

The inaugural award will “undoubtedly open the door” to a number of career opportunities for this year’s chosen scholar, said Lee Brankley, CARES’ chief executive.

“This is a very important moment for CARES as we shine a spotlight on the talents and opportunities that lie ahead for an ambitious generation about to enter our industry.

“We have chosen to launch this award now for two reasons: firstly, we are very proudly celebrating the 40^th anniversary of CARES’ formation in 1983, when our steel and construction industries looked very different to what they do now.

“And secondly, in Constructionarium, we have a proven partner with a first-class track record of delivering vital experiences for students eager to learn more about their chosen industry.”