YOUNG people in Glasgow could get the chance to study architecture at one of America's top universities.

An initiative aimed at encouraging those aged 18-25 to consider a career in the profession comes to the city at the end of this month.

Architecture for Everyone, a £1million programme created in memory of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, is heading to The Lighthouse in Mitchell, in the city centre.

Funded by the Scottish Government and run by international design agency RMJM, the one day workshop aims to uncover people - particularly those from a disadvantaged background - with an interest and talent in architecture.

The event will see six people being taken to Harvard University's Graduate School of Design in Boston to study architecture for six weeks.

Peter Morrison, RMJM chief executive, said: "We are looking forward to uncovering talented and aspiring architects across the country."

The Scottish Government is putting £14,000 into the Glasgow event, which takes place on April 30.

It is the only workshop being held in Scotland and youngsters will get the chance to meet experienced architects responsible for designing some of the world's most high profile buildings Culture Minister Michael Russell said: "The initiative will engage and inspire young people with architectural talent, encouraging their creativity and allowing them to develop real links with key people in the architecture and design industry.

"The Scottish Government is committed to supporting young people in Scotland with a flair for architecture."

The campaign was set up in honour of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence, who was stabbed to death in a racial attack in London in 1993. He had dreamed of becoming an architect when he left school.

Tim Campbell, the first winner of the television series The Apprentice, is one of the people promoting the campaign.

He said: "The key is to offer young people the chance to engage with positive role models.

"I was inspired at a very young age by the likes of newcaster Sir Trevor McDonald and this gave me the motivation to succeed.

"I am very pleased to be involved with the campaign."

Nick Barley, executive director of The Lighthouse, said: "We believe passionately in the power of architecture and design to change all our lives."

For more information log on to: www.architecture foreveryone.org.uk