Professor Tom Johnston was founding Professor of Economics at Heriot-Watt between 1966 and 1976, during which time he taught all first year Economics students. He returned in 1981 as Principal and Vice-Chancellor and held this post for seven years.
Professor Johnston believed passionately in access to higher education for all, regardless of wealth. He came from a poor family and depended on bursaries and scholarships to fund him throughout his studies.
With the support of Professor Johnston's family, an access bursary will be offered each year to a student who has accepted a place to study Economics at Heriot-Watt University.
To be eligible, applicants should be applying for an undergraduate degree in Economics at Heriot-Watt University (either single or joint honours) and should fulfil at least one of the following criteria: be the first in their family to attend University; be currently studying for an HNC/HND; be currently studying on an Access Programme; be currently studying Highers or A-Levels at a College; be currently at School and in receipt of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA); have been in care.
Level: Undergraduate (Taught)
School: School of Management and Languages
Availability: Applicants to study Economics at undergraduate level
Number of awards: One
Deadline: 03/06/2011
Please submit your application on the attached application form (http://www.hw.ac.uk/scholarships/docs/tom-johnston-memorial-bursary.doc)
Source: Tom Johnston Memorial Fund - Access Bursary - Undergraduate scholarships | Student life | Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/scholarships/undergraduate/3370_343031.htm)