Overview
The Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship provides up to £10,000 to international students from Vietnam, India, the USA and the European Union to study a full-time master's programme in Wales. The award goes toward tuition fees for one year.
The programme is funded by the Global Wales Programme, a partnership of the Welsh Government, Universities Wales, The British Council and HEFCW.
At a glance
- Host: Global Wales Programme
- Level: Master's degree
- Study destination: Wales
- Deadline: 30 April 2024
- Awards: Number not specified
- What is covered: Up to £10,000 toward tuition fees for one year
- Eligible nationalities: EU countries, USA, Canada, India, Vietnam
Who should apply
This scholarship suits international students from the eligible countries who plan to start a full-time postgraduate master's programme in Wales in September 2024. You should be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.
If you have already applied to a Welsh university for an eligible programme and need help with tuition costs, this award is designed for you.
Awarded by
Subjects and level
You must study an eligible full-time postgraduate programme at one of the Welsh universities listed above.
Awards available
The number of scholarships is not specified.
Who can apply
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain
Rest of World: USA, Canada, India, Vietnam
What the award covers
Each scholarship is worth up to £10,000 toward the cost of tuition fees for one year of a postgraduate master's programme. Any additional costs and expenses are the student's responsibility.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for the Global Wales Postgraduate scholarships, you must:
• Have submitted an application to study an eligible postgraduate programme at one of the Welsh universities listed above;
• Be due to start your postgraduate programme in September 2024;
• Be classed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes;
• Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed above.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
To be considered, you must have already submitted an application to study at your chosen university. You will need to include your university application number in your scholarship application. The scholarship application form must be submitted online by 30 April 2024 for September 2024 entry.
Visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship? International students from the eligible EU countries, the USA, Canada, India and Vietnam who are classed as overseas fee payers and plan to start an eligible master's programme in September 2024.
- What does the scholarship cover? Up to £10,000 toward tuition fees for one year of a postgraduate master's programme. Additional costs are not covered.
- What is the application deadline? The scholarship application form must be submitted online by 30 April 2024 for September 2024 entry.
- How do I apply? First submit an application to study at a Welsh university, then complete the online scholarship application form, including your university application number.
- Can I apply if I haven't applied to a university yet? No, you must have submitted an application to study an eligible programme at one of the listed Welsh universities before applying for the scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.studyinwales.ac.uk/global-wales-postgraduate-scholarship
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
- Prepare your documents early, including your university application number and proof of nationality.
- Check that your chosen master's programme is eligible and that you meet the overseas fee status requirement.
- Submit your university application well before the scholarship deadline to ensure you have your application number in time.
- Keep a copy of your submitted scholarship application for your records.
