An employee at Ulster Carpets in the engineering workshop.

Walter Wilson Scholarship

Supporting students at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University.

Harnessing innovation

The spirit of innovation epitomised by Walter Wilson is harnessed by the next generation of engineers at Queen’s University.

Named in memory of the eldest son of our company founder, this annual scholarship supports two students who face social or economic barriers to higher education. Included within the scholarship is the opportunity to spend up to two weeks paid work experience at Ulster Carpets' global headquarters.

Close up of engineering repairs at Ulster Carpets.

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Past Recipients

Recipients of the Walter Wilson Scholarship reflect on the difference the bursary and work experience made to them.

Abi Way

“My dream is to work in the space industry and while that may sound very different to manufacturing carpets, having spent time at Ulster Carpets I now have a much better appreciation and understanding of how very different processes all need to work together seamlessly in order for a project to be a success.”

Vuyo Mukange

"Spending time at Ulster Carpets has been a really eye-opening experience that builds on the knowledge I have attained at Queen's University. I now have a greater appreciation of everything that goes into a carpet in terms of the design and manufacturing and this experience will help me plan ahead for the future."

Vayo Mukange, one of the recipients of the Walter Wilson Scholarship.

Ellen-Jane Boyd and Jack Smyth, , recipients of the Walter Wilson Scholarship.

Ellen-Jane and Jack

Queen's University Engineering students Ellen-Jane Boyd and Jack Smyth were the first recipients of the Walter Wilson Scholarship and spent a successful two weeks at Ulster Carpets putting their knowledge into practice.