Nine higher level apprentices in civil engineering at South West College's Omagh campus have received £1,000 scholarships from the Institution of Civil Engineers. The awards come through the Queen’s Jubilee Scholarship Trust and recognize academic performance, industrial experience and career ambitions.

The recipients completed a competitive selection process that included interviews with qualified civil engineers. They study the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering at the Omagh campus. The students are Katie Harper, Bonnie Harper, Mollie Darcy, Aine Cunningham, Niamh Colton, Seamus Cleary, Odhran Brolly, Sean Morris and Ben McAvoy.

Mollie Darcy earned extra recognition as one of the top two candidates across UK regions. She received the Francis Connolly QUEST Technician Scholarship for her commitment and potential.

Dr Danielle McKelvey, curriculum manager for Sustainability, Construction and Transport at South West College, noted the significance of the awards for the apprentices' studies to degree level. She highlighted the role of college teaching, support and industrial partners in their success.

The recipients will support Institution of Civil Engineers career events and school visits in the North to promote the profession and encourage apprenticeships.