Nine students from a sixth form in Lillyhall have been awarded two-year Altrad scholarships.
The scholarships are part of the company’s social impact commitment through its work with Programme and Project Partners (PPP) at Sellafield.
The recipients are Eden Doran, Samir Salame, Tyler Elliott, Corey Graham, Lily Cameron, Isabelle Pears, Samuel Ahad, Leegan Colquhoun, and Finley Barwise - from Energy Coast University Technical College (UTC).
Cherry Tingle, chief executive at Energy Coast UTC, said: "We are incredibly proud of our students and their achievements.
"The Altrad scholarships provide not only financial support but also invaluable mentorship and work experience, opening doors to exciting opportunities in STEM.
"This partnership reflects our commitment to nurturing talent, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring every student can thrive."
Energy Coast UTC is a college for students aged 14 to 19, focused on preparing young people to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers.
The scholarships will support students with living, study, IT, and travel costs, helping them stay in education.
In addition to this, Izhaar Faheem is set to receive coaching from an Altrad mentor.
Students will be allocated a mentor from Altrad and will also be offered two weeks of work experience with the company.
Eden Doran said: "This scholarship means so much to me because I will gain valuable knowledge and experience while working with a world-class company that I know values its people.
"As not only a woman in engineering but a deaf woman in engineering, I want to be a voice for others like me and show them they can do it too."
Samir Salame added: "Being awarded the Altrad scholarship means much more to me than support; it feels like recognition of my journey and the effort I've put in to reach this point.
"I'm especially inspired by the story of Altrad’s owner, someone who also came from difficult beginnings and built something remarkable from perseverance and belief in his potential.
"His journey shows me what is possible, and it motivates me to follow a path where I can achieve my own goals while lifting others up along the way."
The scholarships are designed to support talented students in education and training, address inequality, improve social mobility, and strengthen the future workforce.
Paul Raper, Altrad director for nuclear decommissioning, said: "Providing scholarships and support via our mentors will help these students excel further during their studies.
"We are keen to grow and promote diversity in our workplace by opening our doors to such a wide range of talent.
"We wish all the students well in their forthcoming journey with UTC and Altrad."
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