During the Farnborough Air Show 2016, the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP) announced the creation of a bursary fund to honour the late Jon Dennison. Jon, from Newport, had a distinguished career in aerospace and engineering, spanning government and industry and his last job was at GKN - where he became Director of Government and External Affairs. He was passionate about giving young people opportunities to realise their potential.
The Jon Dennison bursary aims to encourage the next generation of aerospace engineers by offering students a limited amount of fully funded places on EDT Headstart courses, where family circumstances would prevent participation. It also offers some financial support for travelling if needed.
The Aerospace Growth Partnership companies have highlighted your school to take part in this great opportunity. We would like to encourage Year 12 students to apply for these courses which will help you in pursuing a career in engineering, particularly aerospace. By attending a Headstart course it will increase your opportunities and raise your aspirations. Headstart is a UK-wide programme, provided by EDT, which provides an opportunity for 16 to 17 year olds to spend up to a week at a UK university prior to making their UCAS application. You can make important degree and university choices based on real experience because you would have:
- participated in practical problem solving activities
- attended lectures and seminars
- visited local companies
- experienced life as an undergraduate and
- met academics, post graduates and young professionals.
There are a number of Headstart courses with strong aerospace elements at UK universities:
- Coventry University - Aerospace Engineering
- University of Liverpool - Aerospace Engineering
- University of Salford – Insight into Engineering (girls’ only)
- University of Sheffield - Broad Based Engineering
- Queen's University, Belfast - Broad Based Engineering
- University of Glasgow - Broad Based Engineering
Apply quickly, and before Friday 18 January 2018 if possible, so that we can consider your applications as a top priority.
There may be opportunities on other Headstart Broad Based Engineering courses which can be found here. There are only six week left until the deadline for Headstart applications.
We look forward to welcoming you at Headstart!
Best wishes,
Headstart Team
EDT The Engineering Development Trust