Mactaggart & Mickel Group has
launched a new scholarship in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art. Aptly
named ‘The Derek Mickel Architecture Scholarship’, after the late
chairman of Mactaggart & Mickel Group, the scholarship pays tribute to
Derek Mickel’s lifelong connection to design and passion for nurturing young
talent.
launched a new scholarship in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art. Aptly
named ‘The Derek Mickel Architecture Scholarship’, after the late
chairman of Mactaggart & Mickel Group, the scholarship pays tribute to
Derek Mickel’s lifelong connection to design and passion for nurturing young
talent.
Launching during the company’s
landmark 90th anniversary year, the scholarship is open to all
undergraduate students studying in The Mackintosh School of Architecture at The
Glasgow School of Art. It will fully fund the selected student throughout their
programme of study in Architecture for three years.
landmark 90th anniversary year, the scholarship is open to all
undergraduate students studying in The Mackintosh School of Architecture at The
Glasgow School of Art. It will fully fund the selected student throughout their
programme of study in Architecture for three years.
Andrew Mickel, chairman of
Mactaggart & Mickel Homes and son of Derek Mickel, said: “Inspired by my
father’s vision and passion for architecture, this scholarship has an aim of
not only supporting students but also inspiring them, helping them to realise
their potential.
Mactaggart & Mickel Homes and son of Derek Mickel, said: “Inspired by my
father’s vision and passion for architecture, this scholarship has an aim of
not only supporting students but also inspiring them, helping them to realise
their potential.
“We recognise and appreciate the
knowledge and skill required by architects – providing support to the future
generation is an honour and something we deem to be a responsibility.
knowledge and skill required by architects – providing support to the future
generation is an honour and something we deem to be a responsibility.
“I’m really looking forward to
reviewing the applications; I expect the calibre of entrants will be excellent.
My father would be so proud – I hope this is the start of a lasting legacy for
many future generations to come.”
reviewing the applications; I expect the calibre of entrants will be excellent.
My father would be so proud – I hope this is the start of a lasting legacy for
many future generations to come.”
Professor Christopher Platt, Head
of the Mackintosh School of Architecture at The Glasgow School of Art, added:
“The Mackintosh School of Architecture is pleased to be working in partnership
with Mactaggart & Mickel Group, known for quality and innovation in house
building.
of the Mackintosh School of Architecture at The Glasgow School of Art, added:
“The Mackintosh School of Architecture is pleased to be working in partnership
with Mactaggart & Mickel Group, known for quality and innovation in house
building.
“This new scholarship will help a
talented student for the duration of their course; financial pressures on our
students can be considerable and this generous award will help ease the burden
of undertaking a creative course of study.”
talented student for the duration of their course; financial pressures on our
students can be considerable and this generous award will help ease the burden
of undertaking a creative course of study.”
Work by Stage 3, 4 and 5 Architecture students will be on show in 2015 Degree Show from 13 – 20 June 2015.
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