AN OUTSTANDING former pupil of a Slough school has been awarded a stellar scholarship.

Amrita Panesar, 18, from Iver, graduated from Upton Court Grammar School, in Lascelles Road, Slough, in July 2016 with three A* grades in maths, further maths and computing A-levels.

Those excellent results were rewarded with a place at the University of Cambridge, one of the best universities in the country, to read computer science.

Amrita has now been awarded a 2016 Diamond Jubilee scholarship by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), contributing £3,000 towards her studies and softening the blow of £9,000 annual fees.

The Diamond Jubilee scholarship programme was created in honour of the Queen to address the national skills shortage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Amrita was one of just 60 students nationally to receive the Diamond Jubilee scholarship and received membership to the IET for the duration of her course.

She met the tough requirements by attaining a minimum of three A grades at A-level and pursuing a STEM discipline at one of the UK’s best universities.

Applicants also had to demonstrate a keen interest in scientific and technological research.

Upton Court Grammar School headteacher, Mercedes Hernandez Estrada, said: “Amrita was an exceptional student and a worthy recipient of this scholarship.

“We have no doubt that she will continue to impress as a university student and when she joins the workforce.”