AN ABINGDON School sixth-former has been chosen from 800 students nationwide to receive an Arkwright design and technology scholarship.

Chris Davis, 17, from Dorchester, now has £500 over the next two years to support his studies as well as a sponsor and a contact within the design and technology industries, where he will be able to showcase his work.

He said: "I'm delighted to have won and I want to make my career in design and engineering."