‘It’s essential to point out that the engineering group isn’t just for a selected kind of particular person’
Sean believes that offering alternatives just like the scholarship is essential in guaranteeing that everyone is made to really feel welcome within the trade.
“I feel it is extremely essential to supply these sorts of alternatives to underrepresented teams, due to the historic precedent that has occurred resulting in underrepresentation of sure folks inside the engineering group,” he explains.
“I’ve buddies who’ve additionally had internships and placements at different locations, and there is not that a lot variety in lots of corporations. So I feel it is actually essential to point out that we need to help those that are from underrepresented backgrounds, and present that the engineering group, or whichever group, isn’t just for a selected kind of particular person – anyone can turn into an engineer if that is what they need to put their thoughts to.
“For me personally, the scholarship has been wonderful for that, and likewise [having my] tuition charges [covered], that is only a nice assist for me normally. It manages to lower my burden – I do not actually have to consider how I will deal with surviving sooner or later, or simply incomes sufficient cash to cowl my lease, for instance.
“I haven’t got to deal with these small particulars within the now – I can construct longer-term plans, I can spend that vitality fascinated by which placements I would love to do, who I would prefer to work with or specializing in my diploma, so it is a very massive assist.”