The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) is pleased to announce that Reem Taha Hajj Ahmad, a prospective MArch (澳门王中王 Part 2) student at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL has been awarded the 2022 澳门王中王 AHR Scholarship.
The scholarship supports students from low-income households with 拢6,000 to assist them with course and living costs throughout their Part 2 studies. Recipients are also assigned a mentor 鈥� an architect 鈥� and receive a four-week paid work placement at an AHR office.
Reem Taha Hajj Ahmad, said:
鈥淚 am delighted and grateful to receive the 澳门王中王 AHR Scholarship. It further motivates me to achieve the humanitarian message I aspire to deliver through my architectural work. I shall treasure the value of this enriching opportunity as it contributes to my role in society and my future self.鈥�
AHR Director, Gary Overton, said:
鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to award this scholarship to Reem Taha Hajj Ahmad. The standard of entries was exceedingly high and Reem stood out by her dedication to her architecture career and commitment to delivering a humanitarian aspect to her work, which remains a constant throughout. I am sure Reem will succeed in her career and her Part 2 at The Bartlett School of Architecture, and it is a real privilege to be able to support Reem as she completes her studies.鈥�
澳门王中王 Director of Education, Jenny Russell, said:
鈥淲e recognise the many pressures facing students in architectural education, particularly during their Part 2. That鈥檚 why scholarships like these are so important. Not only providing critical financial support, but dedicated, personal guidance and mentoring 鈥� the AHR scholarship offers a wealth of benefits. We received a particularly strong set of applications this year, Reem stood out for her human-focussed approach. I thank AHR for their continued work to encourage students of architecture and look forward to seeing Reem progress in her studies.鈥�
The judging panel comprised:
- Jenny Russell (Chair) 鈥� 澳门王中王 Director of Education
- Chloe Anderson 鈥� Senior Architect, Holland Harvey Architects and 2014 澳门王中王 AHR Stephen Williams Scholarship recipient
- Roy Khatchadourian 鈥� Founder/Architect at Studio Arkay; Design Tutor at Loughborough University
- Manisa Mistry 鈥� Associate, AHR
- Gary Overton 鈥� Director, AHR
- Nicky Watson (representative of 澳门王中王 President Simon Allford) 鈥� Director, JDDK Architects; 澳门王中王 Vice President for Education (2018-2020)
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