The Sagentia Group, an international product development and technology consultancy, is to give 10 grants to students at seven educational institutions across Scotland for a
second year in a row. Glasgow’s Strathclyde University (pictured) has been revealed as one of the seven, with the other six yet to be announced.

The bursaries will be given to students that have been accepted on science, technology, engineering or maths courses.

Sagentia chairman Martyn Ratcliffe said: “We are delighted to be able to offer financial support and professional experience to the next generation of innovators for a second year.

“The first year of the bursary scheme highlighted the deep wells of talent among the UK’s undergraduate population. If the dedication, skills and commitment displayed by our bursary recipients is an indication, we have every reason to be confident in our future.”

Sam Johnstone, who was awarded a bursary last year and is now joining Sagentia as a graduate in mechanical systems and design, said: “The Sagentia bursary offered a great opportunity to help finance my university degree, while becoming involved with a company that is highly relevant to my future career plans.

“It has given me the freedom to pursue my academic studies in more detail and helped me to fund my engineering-related hobbies.”