The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) today announced the winners of a new bursary scheme supporting students of architecture looking to embark on an RIBA-validated Part 2 course within the UK. The inaugural RIBA Part 2 Bursaries scheme is the most generous award made to students in financial need.
In 2015, up to five bursaries of £6,000 will be available to support five Part-2 students for the academic years 2015/16 and 2016/17. Successful students will receive £1,000 a term throughout their Part 2 course (for up to a maximum of six terms).
The inaugural RIBA Part 2 Bursary recipients are:
- Jordan Green (Part 1 graduate, University of the West of England)
- Thomas Hardwick (Part 1 graduate, University of Lincoln)
- Jack Marston (Part 1 graduate, University of Portsmouth)
- Andre Rocco Matta (Part 1 graduate, University of Sheffield)
- Simeon Shtebunaev (Part 1 graduate, University of Sheffield)
The bursaries aim to support students experiencing financial hardship who otherwise may not continue with their architectural studies. They have been made possible by the W J Parker Trust, which is funded by the bequest of Walter J Parker, who left a legacy to support students experiencing financial hardship to enter the architectural profession.
RIBA President Stephen Hodder said:
‘I am absolutely delighted that we have a scheme in place to support students in continuing on to their Part 2, and I am sure that these inaugural scholars will do the scheme justice. It is vital that we support and retain talent within our profession.’
Andy Beard, Chair of the RIBA Education Trust Funds Committee, said:
‘This is only the first year of the bursary scheme, and we received many applications from students who had graduated with high grades but who will struggle to find the necessary finances to continue their studies to Part 2 level. The fact that applications came from 29 students who completed their Part 1 at 17 different Schools of Architecture demonstrates how widespread the financial difficulties facing students of architecture are. The judging panel faced some very challenging decisions on the day, but we are really pleased to be able to support five students who have particularly difficult circumstances, and we are confident that they all have the potential to become valuable members of the profession when they complete their training.’
More information can be found at: www.architecture.com/Part2Bursaries
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2. The judging panel consisted of three members of the RIBA Education Trust Funds Committee:
- Andy Beard
- Diana Leitch
- Katie Wilmot
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Posted on Friday 6th February 2015
