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Promising engineers receive ICE scholarship boost

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has awarded two promising civil engineers with a well-respected scholarship to help develop their careers.

Charlotte Gibb, is studying part-time HNC in civil engineering at Teesside University. Lacey Harrison is also studying part-time HNC in civil engineering at Teesside University and were all successful in their applications for ICE’s QUEST Technician Scholarship.

The QUEST Technician Scholarship provides support to students with technical and practical engineering experience, who are studying courses that could lead to a professional qualification as an Engineering Technician.

Charlotte, 28, from Stockton-on-Tees, who works for AMEC Foster Wheeler Tees Valley Centre in Darlington and Lacey, 32, from Whitby, a Workshop Supervisor at Cleveland Metal Workers were prompted to apply for ICE’s renowned scheme after performing well throughout their studies, which included a written personal statement, qualification information and references from employers.

The certificates were presented by ICE President Professor David Balmforth.

Elizabeth Thompson, Membership Development Officer of ICE North East, said: “The QUEST scholarship attracts students with a real aptitude for engineering, and Charlotte and Lacey both possess the qualities worthy of this award. It is a pleasure to present them with these awards, which will be a boost to both of their careers.

“I would like to wish Charlotte and Lacey all the best with their studies and in their promising careers as civil engineers.”

Garry Bishop,Senior Lecturer and course leader HNC civil engineering at Teesside University, said: “I am delighted that Charlotte and Lacey have been awarded an ICE scholarship. This support will help them with their studies and is a badge of excellence which will be a great boost to their future career.”

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