Overview
Swansea University's International Development Office awards scholarships to international students who show ambition and talent. The awards provide up to £6000 for undergraduate study and up to £4000 for postgraduate taught study. The funding is aimed at students from selected countries who hold an offer to study at the university.
At a glance
- Host: Swansea University, United Kingdom
- Level: Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses
- Study destination: UK
- Deadline: 6 July 2016 (for September 2016 entry)
- Awards: 1+
- Value: Up to £6000 for undergraduate, up to £4000 for postgraduate
Awarded by
Swansea University, United Kingdom
Subjects and level
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses in any subject offered at the University.
Awards available
1+
Who can apply
America, Bahrain, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe
What the award covers
International Excellence Scholarships
Worth up to £6000* for undergraduate study. Worth up to £4000 for postgraduate study.
* Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships are available for the first year of any undergraduate degree programme with up to £4000 being awarded. Scholarship holders progressing to Year 2 will be eligible for a £2000 award dependent on academic results of Year 1 of 65% and above.
International Merit Scholarship
Worth £2000, these undergraduate and postgraduate merit scholarships.
Eligibility requirements
You must hold an offer to study at Swansea University.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study. To apply for a scholarship, you will need to complete the relevant scholarship application form. The deadline for September 2016 entry is 6 July 2016.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/fees-and-funding/
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for these scholarships? International students from the countries listed in the target group who hold an offer to study at Swansea University.
- What does the scholarship cover? The International Excellence Scholarships are worth up to £6000 for undergraduate study and up to £4000 for postgraduate study. The International Merit Scholarship is worth £2000.
- What is the deadline for applications? The deadline for September 2016 entry is 6 July 2016. Applications are currently closed.
- How do I apply? First apply for admission to Swansea University and receive an offer. Then complete the relevant scholarship application form.
- Can I apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships? The scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. You should apply for the scholarship that matches your level of study.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before starting your application.
- Prepare your documents early, including your admission offer letter and academic transcripts.
- Check whether you need to meet any English language requirements for your course.
- Submit your scholarship application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
- Keep a copy of your submitted application and any correspondence for your records.
