The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize is part of the Scottish Universities Book Collecting Prize Scheme. It invites students from Scotland’s ancient universities to celebrate their curiosity and creativity by building thoughtful collections of printed books and related materials.
The prize highlights the joy of exploring the printed word, the stories physical books carry, and the personal and intellectual insight that emerges when you curate your own collection.
Details and How to Enter
- The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize is open to all registered students of the University of Aberdeen.
- Applications may include the printed word in any physical form, from books to match tickets to film posters.
- Your collection can be of any size, and does not have to be complete by the date of submission.
- The winner will be awarded £500 to spend on an item or items for their own collection.
- The winner will also win the opportunity to work with professional University Collections staff to identify items worth up to £250 to enhance the University Collections.
- The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 20th February 2026.
- To enter, download the Application Form and Guidelines.
Thomas_Reid_Collecting_Prize_2026_Application_Form_and_Guidelines.pdf