Catching up with a 2014 Diamond winner “My scholarship has allowed me to purchase software required for my degree (MatLab) and travel to events to network and meet employers – and also to promote engineering to inspire younger generations.” “I heard about the IET scholarship, applied and got one from Siemens. It’s hard for companies to distinguish between candidates when everyone has GCSEs and A Levels. My scholarship helped me to stand out in terms of getting internships. But when I was looking for a job, I didn’t even put in an application form – I got invited!” Working life “I’m now a Graduate Design Engineer working in rail electrification, on a two- year graduate scheme with Siemens. I’m doing one-month placements in all the teams, then I’ll choose one for a longer placement. I knew nothing about trains before I started. I’m now involved with testing and commissioning, doing CAD and going on site. I have particularly enjoyed system design.” Francesca Ramsey MEng, Durham University 2018 in review Thank you Our donors A look ahead