Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes
Quick Facts
- Agency
- Gensler
- Funding
- £10,000 bursary + £500 prizes
- Deadline
- March 15, 2026 (34 days remaining)
- Status
- Active
- Eligibility
- Underrepresented students at select U.K. universities in design programs
About This Grant
Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes is sponsored by Gensler. Supports underrepresented students at U.K. universities with bursaries and prizes to promote diversity in design. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit.
For planning purposes, treat March 15, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability.
Current published award information indicates £10,000 bursary + £500 prizes Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration.
Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Underrepresented students at select U.K. universities in design programs If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk.
A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes.
Official Opportunity Details
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Scholarships, Bursary, and Prizes | Gensler Gensler Research Institute Unlocking design solutions to navigate a changing world.
Latest Research & Insights Gensler Research Institute Latest Research & Insights Office to Residential Conversions Sustainability & Resilience Build to Suit & Headquarters Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Climate Action & Sustainability Digital Experience Design Foundations, Associations & Organizations Mixed Use & Retail Centers Mobility & Transportation Retail & Consumer Experience Scholarships, Bursary, and Prizes Over the last 20 years, our scholarships programs have supported the education of emerging design talent, with nearly $200,000 being awarded in the last year alone.
Gensler offers several different programs in the U. S. annually for architecture and interior design students, and one U.
K. Bursary. GENSLER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP + DESIGN CHALLENGE (US) Applications Open: January 2026 Applications Close: March 15, 2026 The Gensler Opportunity Scholarship + Design Challenge work to break down the barriers of entering the architectural profession and provide opportunities for all students.
These scholarships award students enrolled in U. S. not-for-profit architecture programs with academic tuition scholarships, micro-scholarships for books and materials, and opportunities for summer internships.
Scholarships available amount to $60,000.
Eligible applicants must: Be enrolled in a NAAB accredited architecture program Begin the final year of your program in Fall 2026 Meet additional requirements based on the scholarship applied for; see details BRINKMANN SCHOLARSHIP + DESIGN CHALLENGE (US) Applications Open: January 2026 Applications Close: March 15, 2026 The Brinkmann Scholarship was established as a memorial to Don Brinkmann, an inspirational and gifted interior designer who personified the essence of design, vision, and leadership.
In this spirit, the Brinkmann Scholarship awards students enrolled in U. S. not-for-profit interior design programs with academic scholarships and opportunities for summer internships.
Eligible students must be: Enrolled in an interior design program GENSLER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: UK BURSARY + PRIZES Applications Open: January 2026 Applications Close: 15 March 2026 The UK Bursary + Prizes Diversity in Design programme supports under-represented students at some of the U. K. ’s top universities with one £10,000 bursary and multiple End of Year prizes of £500.
Eligible applicants must: Be enrolled in an architecture programme in the United Kingdom Additional requirements based on the bursary or prize applied for, see Submission Guidelines for more information HEAR FROM OUR PAST WINNERS Each year, Gensler reviews submissions and invites a select group of finalists to submit a video to creatively introduce themselves to the jury and present their work.
Meet some of our recent winners in the videos below. 2025 Winner | Pratt Institute “It is an incredible honor and a meaningful milestone in my design journey to win this scholarship. This recognition from a firm I’ve long admired inspires me to keep moving forward, stay curious, and continue embracing who I am as a designer.
” 2025 Winner | Boston Architectural College “Winning this scholarship is a deeply affirming moment in my journey, not only as an emerging architect, but as someone who left home, language, and familiarity behind to pursue a vision.
” 2025 Winner | California College of the Arts in San Francisco “This scholarship affirms the value of the questions I have been asking and the paths I am exploring, while giving me the confidence to imagine the future with greater clarity and courage. It is a reminder that my design vision, guided by empathy and flexibility, has the power to shape lives in meaningful ways. ” Submit questions by emailing us at .
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Eligibility Requirements
- Underrepresented students at select U.K. universities in design programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Underrepresented students at select U.K. universities in design programs Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
What is the typical funding level for Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes?
Current published award information indicates £10,000 bursary + £500 prizes Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
When is the deadline for Gensler Opportunity Scholarship: UK Bursary + Prizes?
The current target date is March 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
