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Robert Gordon University students secure Technip scholarships
// Friday 27 March 2009

Subsea engineering and construction contractor, Technip has announced that it has appointed two undergraduate scholars; the second year that the company, based in Westhill has awarded scholarships to students at the ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY (RGU).

The two scholars, Stuart Thomson (19) from Banchory Devenick and Ross Mason (18) from Westhill, were selected based upon academic merit and personal qualities. 

As part of the scholarships, which are on offer to first year mechanical engineering and second year surveying undergraduates, both students will receive financial assistance of £2,000 per year during their degree course, be linked to a mentor in Technip, and have the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement in the company. 

Katrine Sharp, HR Director, Technip said: "We are looking for high achieving students with a strong commitment to a career in the energy industry, and after the interview process we decided to choose Stuart and Ross because we strongly believe that they have the qualities that we look for.

"We have been very pleased with the progress of last year's scholars and believe that initiatives like this are important to ensure that the subsea sector continues to attract talented individuals with the knowledge and skills that the industry needs."

Commenting on the scholarships, Professor Iain Steel, Head of RGU's School of Engineering said: "We value Technip's decision to continue with their support of the scholarship. Initiatives of this nature give students the financial support to allow them to concentrate on their studies and an opportunity to develop their practical skills and personal qualities in a real work setting."

David McClean, Head of RGU's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment added: "We are delighted that Technip is offering this scholarship to our students, as we value the close links that we have with industry. The surveying course has been developed in close collaboration with employers to meet their needs and, despite the current economic climate, career prospects continue to be good for our graduate surveyors."