2026
GENSLER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
UK BURSARY + PRIZES
The UK Bursary + Prizes work to break down the barriers to entering the architectural profession for students in the UK.
Year Out Bursary
Eligibility
Underrepresented students enrolled in a UK educational institution who are currently in their final year of a RIBA-accredited Part I architecture programme are eligible to apply*
Underrepresented students enrolled in a UK educational institution who are currently in their final year of a RIBA-accredited Part I architecture programme are eligible to apply*
Awards
One £10,000 Bursary and consideration for a paid, year-out placement.
One £10,000 Bursary and consideration for a paid, year-out placement.
Apply Online
Applicants for the bursary must complete the following no later than 11:59 PM GMT on 15 March 2026.
Applicants for the bursary must complete the following no later than 11:59 PM GMT on 15 March 2026.
*Current employees, recent former employees, and interns of Gensler, as well as their immediate families and those Gensler deems to present conflicts of interest, are ineligible to participate.
Submission Requirements for Year Out Bursary
Complete an online application which includes:
CV
A Letter of Recommendation from a Head of School, Dean, Chair, or Faculty member of the architecture programme. The letter must confirm that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and describe their professional excellence.
Complete the Design Challenge — see directions below.