Sheffield University student wins 拢5,000 award to finish her Part 2 architecture studies
Laura Collins a University of Sheffield student has been awarded the inaugural RIBA Stephen Williams scholarship to finish her Part 2 studies during the academic year 2009-2010.
The scholarship 鈥� named in memory of Stephen James Williams, a past director of Aedas 鈥� was created to provide an annual scholarship of 拢5,000 to support one student enrolled in a masters degree or the final year of a Part 2 programme in architecture (for a period of 12 months) in a school of architecture validated by the RIBA in the UK or abroad.
The jury, which comprised David Simister from Aedas, Carol Williams and David Howarth and John Edmonds representing the RIBA Education Trust Funds Committee, were unanimous in their decision.
John-Paul Nunes, head of Education Projects at the RIBA, said: "Her submission showed a remarkable commitment to architecture, with impeccable references from academics and practitioners.
"We are very grateful to Aedas for funding this scholarship and supporting a talented student who would not be able to complete her studies without this generous support."
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