RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships

Background

We are now accepting applications for the RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships from students continuing their Part 2 studies in September 2024/25.

The RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships were established in 2013 as an annual scheme funded by The Wren Insurance Association Limited {“The Wren”} to support students enrolled in a RIBA Part 2 professional qualification course in Architecture in a UK higher education institution.

The Wren is an Architects’ Professional Indemnity Insurance Mutual committed to providing its insureds (the Members) with the widest possible cover that is sustainable in the long term so that all legitimate claims can be paid. It was set up in 1987 by and for architects who came together to share risk and technical know-how, and currently comprises 70 Members drawn from some of the UK’s largest and best-known architectural practices.

The scholarships aim to support outstanding students who have the potential to make a significant contribution in the field of architecture. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist with course-related expenditure such as design and fieldwork costs, or as a contribution towards tuition fees and living costs.

In 2024, there are 5 scholarships of £7,500 available to support one student each during the final year of their Part 2 studies in the UK. The winning applicants may also be offered the opportunity of being mentored by one of the Members of the Wren for the duration of the scholarship period.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

have graduated from a RIBA Part 1 professional qualification course in architecture in a higher education institution based in the UK
be enrolled in a RIBA Part 2 professional qualification course in architecture in a higher education institution based in the UK, and be starting the final year the following September, at the time of application

Selection criteria

The judging committee selects each scholar on the basis of the applicant’s talent, as demonstrated by the academic and non-academic achievements of the applicant to date.

Consideration will also be given to:

the applicant’s potential contribution to architecture, as demonstrated by their academic intentions, any relevant experience, and aspirations for their future career
the applicant’s personal circumstances and their journey to architecture, and the applicant’s views on how the scholarship will have a positive effect on their academic and professional ambitions

RIBA and the Wren Insurance Association are committed to driving equality, inclusion, and diversity within architectural education, and welcome applications from students whose profiles are currently underrepresented in the profession.

How to apply

Please read the guidance notes (PDF) in full before submitting your online application. These guidance notes contain important details about the information you need to provide in the online form.

Access the online application form

You will need to follow the instructions to register for an account first, and then select the ‘RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarship 2024’ form to begin your application for this scholarship. You will receive an automatic email notification upon submission of your application.

The deadline for applications is 3pm (BST) Friday 7 June 2024. Applications will not be accepted after this time.

If you have any issues with the online application form, please email student.funding@riba.org.

2023 winners

2023 RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships recipients:

Alfie Hollington - University of Strathclyde (completed RIBA Part 1 at University of Strathclyde)
Henry Aldridge - The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL (completed RIBA Part 1 at University of Cambridge)
Jeanette Aves - University of Cambridge (completed RIBA Part 1 at Oxford Brookes University)
Maciej Aleksander Adaszewski - The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL (completed RIBA Part 1 at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL)
Rowdah Charbak - Manchester School of Architecture (completed RIBA Part 1 at Manchester School of Architecture)