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Dec 2022
Harrogate student wins up to £20,000 bursary to pursue Formula 1 dream
A student from Harrogate who wants to work in Formula 1 has been granted a bursary worth up to £20,000 to help pursue a career in engineering.
Lenka Senešiová grew up in Slovakia and moved to the UK at 15 on a scholarship to attend Harrogate Ladies College.
She is now studying a master of engineering in computer science programme at the University of Aberdeen and has been named as one of 31 UK women students to receive an Amazon Future Engineer bursary.
The bursary, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, provides a financial support package of up to £20,000 to women students from low-income households..It aims to address under-representation of women in engineering and technology in higher education.
Ms Senešiová will also be matched with an industry mentor and provided with training and networking opportunities.
She said:
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Teachers encouraged Ms Senešiová to explore STEM subjects, leading her to think about a future in engineering rather than in law.
She hopes to work as a race engineer, much like Hannah Schmitz, who is the chief strategist for Red Bull Racing.
She added:
The Amazon bursary supports female students to study computer science or related engineering courses at UK universities.
The awardees receive a package worth £5,000 per year, for up to four years of study, to cover expenses related to attending university, including tuition fees, accommodation, and living costs.
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