DIT Foundation and Dublin School of Architecture
Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship at DIT
2015-16
DIT Foundation and the Dublin School of Architecture at DIT are delighted to announce the
launch of the 2014/2015 Sir Richard Morrison Scholarships.
The Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship will support a student in each of the five years in the
Bachelor of Architecture honours degree programme and each of the 4 years of the
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology honours degree programme at DIT. The
scholarships will be awarded to students of proven engagement and academic excellence
within the current academic year. Each scholarship is worth €3,000.
This form and all further information are also available from the DIT Foundation website at
www.dit.ie/foundation.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 14th May 2015 at 17.00
Successful candidates will be chosen by a selection panel. The 2015/2016 Scholars will be
announced at the end of year show on Friday May 29th.
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Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship at DIT
Scholarship Description
The Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship Scheme was established by the late Lieutenant
Colonel Charles Colquhoun Morrison who bequeath a sum of money ‘to provide
scholarships for students of Architecture’ in memory of his relation, Sir Richard Morrison.
The scheme was originally operated by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee
but transferred to DIT Foundation in recent years.
The Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship will support a student in each of the five years of study
in the Bachelor of Architecture honours degree programme at DIT and each of the 4 years of
the BSc Architectural Technology honours degree programme. A scholarship of €3,000 will
be awarded to each of the 9 successful candidates. This is a wonderful and life changing
opportunity for DIT students.
Scholarship Overview & Eligibility
The criteria to be used for determining the award are as follows:
Academic excellence (50%)
Academic performance through continual assessment and final assessment within the
current academic year will be considered.
Engagement and motivation (50%)
The student will demonstrate, through a personal statement of no more than 1000 words,
their engagement in architectural education and their motivation to study architecture or
architectural technology. This may include extracurricular experience, voluntary work,
research and any other relevant activities.
Students are asked to submit a portfolio to support their application. The portfolio MUST be
submitted in digital pdf form, in one document, and should not exceed a total of twenty
pages (max file size 5 mb).
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply students must:
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Be a registered student of Architecture or Architectural Technology at DIT including
final year students.
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Have demonstrated academic excellence within the current academic year.
Application Process
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To apply please complete the application form in full and have it signed by your
current studio Module Coordinator as your supporting academic
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Send your application (Pages 4, 5 & 6 of this form and your portfolio) by email ONLY
to foundation@dit.ie. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours
please contact us to ensure receipt of your application.
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The portfolio MUST be submitted in digital pdf form, in one document, and should not
exceed a total of twenty pages (max file size 5 mb).
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If you have any queries please call DIT Foundation on (01) 402 4137.
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Closing date is Monday 14th May 2015 at 17.00.
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Each of the 9 successful applicants will be notified at the End of Year show on Friday
May 29th.
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Students will then be contacted by DIT Foundation and receive their scholarship be
electronic bank transfer no later than July 1st 2015.
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The Sir Richard Morrison Scholars will be required to submit an impact report to DIT
Foundation. Students may also be required to take part in publicity where necessary.
Selection Panel
DIT Foundation will accept all applications and shortlist all candidates that satisfy the
selection criteria. A selection panel will meet w/c 18th May 2015 to select the successful 9
candidates.
The selection panel will consist of the following:
Head of School, the Dublin School of Architecture
Head of Learning Development, College of Engineering and Built Environment
Two academic representatives from the Dublin School of Architecture to be nominated by
the Head of School
One external representative from Architectural industry
The decision of the selection panel is final.
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DIT Foundation and Dublin School of Architecture
Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship Application Form
Student Name
Postal Address
Mobile
Email
Course
Please tick
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Current Year of Course
(2013/2014 academic
year)
1st
2nd
3rd
Submission
Personal Statement
4th
5th
(this form)
Portfolio
(in one PDF document not more than 5MB)
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Personal Statement
(1,000 words or less)
Please demonstrate, in 1,000 typed words, your engagement in architectural education and
your motivation to study architecture. This may include extracurricular experience, research
and any other relevant information.
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Applicant’s
signature
Date
I confirm that this applicant is a registered student of Architecture/Architecture
Technology
Signature of
Studio Module
Coordinator
Date
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