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Mike Tasard Memorial Scholarship (Orcadian Student)

Mike Tasard Memorial Scholarship offers one Orcadian student who was born and grew up in Orkney funding support of £3,000 for 4 years studying at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment

Value

£3,000 per year for 4 years

Deadline

30 June 2026

Quantity of Awards

1

Overview

Mike Tastard was a distinguished Scottish Architect whose career was defined by design excellence, leadership, and service to the public sector. A graduate of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Mike earned the Aberdeen Society of Architects Silver Medal and the Harbourne MacLennan Prize.

As a lasting tribute and memory to a distinguished architect and graduate and in recognition of Mike’s values, interests, and his family’s roots on Orkney his family would like to establish a 4 year scholarship to an Orcadian Student studying at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

  • Scotland

Students must have been born and brought up in Orkney. 

Eligible Courses

Course Level

  • Undergraduate

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Subject Area

  • Architecture, Construction & Surveying

Other Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Mike Tasard Memorial Scholarship (Orcadian Student) you must be:

  • Born and brought up on Orkney
  • Starting your first year of study with Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment in Autumn 2026
  • Studying full-time and on-campus
  • Studying your first undergraduate degree
  • Enthusiastic, highly motivated and determined to succeed academically and professional

How to Apply

To apply for the funding please submit the application form by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Your application should be completed in one go, so please prepare your answers in advance. 

If successful, you may be asked to submit copies of any supporting documents referred to in your application such as SAAS or EMA Award Letters. Applications will be considered on an individual basis, and you will be informed of the outcome by Friday 10 July 2026.

Any questions should be sent to:

scholarship@rgu.ac.uk