Four Leeds engineering students celebrated in IET Future Talent Awards
Four students from the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering have been recognised in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Future Talent Awards.
Farhan Tanvir and Aeron Jarvis were awarded Boost Scholarships, supported by the Janet Firmin Memorial Fund, while Harry Soutar and Matthew Walker received Launch Scholarships supported by the IET.
The Future Talent Awards are designed to support students, apprentices, and degree apprentices with a strong interest in engineering and technology, particularly those who have faced financial or personal challenges during their studies.
Boost Scholarships are awarded to students in the final years of an IET-accredited MEng or BEng degree who have achieved an academic average of 70% or above. Recipients receive £1,500 per year for up to two years, alongside professional development opportunities, free IET student membership, and the chance to act as ambassadors for engineering and STEM education.
The Launch Scholarship provides similar support, including funding of £1,500 per year for up to four years. It is aimed at students, apprentices, and degree apprentices who have shown commitment to engineering while overcoming personal or financial challenges.
As part of the awards, scholars were invited to an official celebration event at Savoy Place in London, where recipients from across the UK were formally recognised.
Farhan said: “Visiting Savoy Place in London to officially celebrate being named an IET Future Talent Boost Scholar was an absolute privilege. It was an incredible day surrounded by industry leaders and fellow students, but the biggest takeaways for me were the human lessons behind the engineering.
“Beyond the technical and personal insights, it was a massive honour to represent the University of Leeds on such a prestigious national stage, and it made me incredibly proud of the journey that has brought me to where I am today.”
