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Who is the scholarship awarded to?

The Andrew Platten Scholarship was established to commemorate Andrew's life and his exemplary contribution to the university. As such, the scholarship is endowed in perpetuity.

Andrew Platten worked at Leeds Beckett for eight years and published several influential research papers in construction management. He travelled regularly and built strong partnerships abroad, all the while remaining dedicated to teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

The Andrew Platten Scholarship is a cash award of £1,500 to students who are in their first year of study. Applicants must be studying built environment or engineering subjects and be the first in their family to attend university. Applicants to the scholarship also need to have an annual household income of £27,500 or less.

A limited number of scholarships are available each year.

To find more information and Terms and Conditions, please see below.

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Find details including application dates, eligibility criteria and terms and conditions on the Student Information site.

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The Andrew Platten Scholarship celebrates and reflects Andrew's commitment to widening access to education, teaching in building services and engineering, and building strong international partnerships.

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"With the help of the Andrew Platten Scholarship I will be able to invest in research projects and academic resources. Having the ability to support myself will have such a positive and lasting impact on my university education."

Alam Ali BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
"Getting this scholarship will make a huge difference for me throughout my degree, especially as I work towards a career in engineering. It'll give me the support I need to focus on developing my skills and gaining experience in the field."

Nabeel Butt BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
"I heard about Leeds Beckett University by peers from school who are in the year above me. I and my friend from home attended the open day, and I immediately knew this is where I wanted to study as I enjoyed the vibe of the city Leeds and the university itself."

Callum Patterson BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
"As a part of my course, there are several modules that require specialist programmes and equipment. The Andrew Platten Scholarship will help me to cover the costs of various pieces of software so that I can work flexibly and have access to the resources I need."

Gursevak Singh BSc (Hons) Real Estate and Property Management
"Thanks to this scholarship, I believe that I will achieve my ambition to work in this industry. I am sure Andrew Platten would have been passionate about all students at Leeds Beckett achieving their goals."

Harrison North BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

2023/2024

Alam Ali, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Nabeel Butt, BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
Callum Patterson, BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

2022/2023

Gursevak Singh, BSc (Hons) Real Estate and Property Management

2019/2020

Harrison North, BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

2018/2019

Dale Starkie, BSc (Hons) Project Management

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