The MSA awards continue to form a vital link between practitioners and architectural students in Manchester. The MSA Student Travel Awards have enabled students to travel to a wide range of destinations and experience architecture in context at first hand. This has allowed them to further their knowledge in their chosen area of study and the benefit of their experience has been passed on to fellow students and practitioners by way of written reports and informal illustrated talks at the annual MSA Events Week.
The Winstanley and MSA Scholarships have assisted both students and practitioners to engage in studies into fields of particular interest, which in many instances have involved research abroad.
The Bradshaw Gass Bolton Scholarship has provided substantial financial assistance to award winners wishing to engage in full-time courses at or associated with the combined Manchester School of Architecture (formerly the University and Polytechnic Schools). The award has enabled architects to study for further qualifications as well as assisting architectural students to complete or enhance their studies.
The Rossant Award for draughtsmanship, which was instituted in memory of the late Lorrie Rossant, a partner at BDP, is awarded annually to the best Second Year student from the Manchester School. The purpose of the award is to encourage and reward skill and versatility in draughtsmanship. This award is essentially for excellence in drawing technique though it is recognised that this can take many forms bearing in mind the increasingly diverse media and more adventurous means of expression available to us.
The MSA looks forward to an enthusiastic response from all quarters of the architectural profession. The funds are there to help you so first year or sixth yea, why not apply? Seniority is not an issue and you can apply more than once. Get in on your CV.
Scholarships and Awards Secretaries
Kim Ebling, Edelmann and Ebling kim@edelmanndebling
Glenn Ombler, Ombler Iwanowski Architects 0161 2366778