Sir William Arrol Bursary Award
Sir William Arrol was an engineer who is best remembered for building the Forth Rail Bridge. The Trustees of the Late Sir William Arrol transferred funds to the Incorporation in 1997.
The Hammermen of Glasgow awards Bursaries to students of mechanical engineering from the University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde. These Bursaries are awarded based on nominations from the departments concerned.
Other Bursaries:
Like the Sir William Arrol Bursary Award, similar bursaries are made to students to students of Product Design Engineering at Glasgow School of Art.
Hammermen Medals
Each year The Incorporation of Hammermen award up to 8 Hammermen Medals with £300 to students and apprentices from ALL branches of engineering in the 4 colleges and 4 universities of the Glasgow City Region.
Prize amount: £300
Prince Philip Award
From the 8 students who receive the Hammermen Medal, 2 students will have the chance to win the Prince Philip Prize with £2000. The prestigious Prince Philip prizes are awarded to the most deserving University and College students.
Prize amount: £2000
Click the link below to find out more about the medals and apply for the 2025 awards.
Medals and prizes application form and guidance
Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Prince Philip Prize in 2017
Craftsmanship Award
The Craftsmanship Award is awarded annually for an exceptional contribution to engineering craft skills. This may be a technical advance in the craft, a contribution to an employer’s objectives by applying craft skills, or an innovative application of high quality craft skills, or other demonstration of craft excellence. To be eligible for the award, candidates must:
- be a craftsman, male or female, most likely over the age of 25 for the experience expected
- be employed in engineering, manufacturing or advanced technology
- live or work in the West of Scotland
- demonstrate their service in their chosen craft
- explain the exceptional contribution they have made in the application of craft skills
- secure endorsement of their application by a senior manager or director of their employer.
Prize amount: £1500
General Information of Craftsmanship Award Details
Application Form for Craftsmanship Award
School Prizes
Individuals choosing metalwork for their Higher and Standard Grade Craft & Design projects at schools in Glasgow are eligible for school prizes handed out by the Hammermen of Glasgow.
The prizes awarded are based on excellence in design and craftsmanship. Runner-up prizes may also be awarded to deserving pupils. These prizes are run in conjunction with the Trade House Schools Competition.
The Incorporation of Hammermen and Scottish Engineering Award
The Craft contributes to an annual award jointly with Scottish Engineering, awarded to an engineer who has shown outstanding quality in the application of knowledge or innovation. This award takes into consideration his or her employer’s business so the prize can result in a significant contribution to that business.
Further details and application forms are available from:
Scottish Engineering
105 West George Street
Glasgow G2 1QL