Whitworth Society

In recent times, the register is kept electronically and provided by USB flash drive as part of the awards ceremony.

[3] On 18 March 1868, Joseph Whitworth wrote to then Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to fund 30 scholarships for the value of £100 for young men in the United Kingdom.

[5] Whitworth's intent was to support those individuals with practical skills, training, typically those who today have completed an apprenticeship who had the desire to continue onto further, higher education, university degree courses.

The criteria for a scholarship remains consistent with the original mandate of 1868, practical skills with aptitude for science and mathematic based academia.

This occasion is commemorated at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Vision Awards ceremony ordinarily carried out in the September/October period of each year.

It is rare on the basis that only a small number of scholarships are issued each year which has quite specific application conditions and a tough review process.

Handover of Presidential chain, medal and duties in 2016
Handover of Presidential office between Lee Griffiths (2016 President, right) to Howard Stone (2017 President, left) at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in front of Joseph Whitworth 's portrait and lathe
Whitworth Register
An image of the Whitworth Register from 2007.
Whitworth Medal
Whitworth Medal, presented to successful Scholars and engraved on the outside diameter with the individual's name. These are produced by the Royal Mint, London in Bronze.
Whitworth Scholar Certificate
An example certificate presented to an individual when they have been elected a Whitworth Scholar.