The Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarships programme offers worth up to £10,000 to study full–time master’s programme in Wales. The scholarships are available to students from Vietnam, India, the USA, Canada, and countries of the European Union. This prestigious scheme is the first scholarship of its kind in Wales and is offered by the Global Wales programme, a partnership between the Welsh Government, Universities Wales, The British Council, and HEFCW, and is funded by Taith.
Host Institution(s)
Applicants can send up to three applications to different Welsh universities, providing he/she has applied for the courses and universities that are seeking a scholarship. The institutions include:
- Aberystwyth University
- Bangor University
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Swansea University
- University of South Wales
- University of Wales Trinity St David
- Wrexham Glyndwr University.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this year’s Global Wales Postgraduate scholarships, you must;
- Have submitted an application to study an eligible postgraduate programme at one of the following Welsh Universities listed above.
- Must be due to start your postgraduate programme in September 2023
- Be classed as an overseas student for fee payment purposes;
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries in Europe; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Irland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Spain or any of the following rest of the world; USA, Canada, India, and Vietnam. The number of scholarships is not specified.
Scholarship Value/Award
Each scholarship is worth up to £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for one year of a postgraduate master’s programme. Any additional costs and expenses are the responsibility of the student.
Scholarships will be given in the form of a tuition fee discount and are non-transferable, no cash alternative will be offered.
If the amount of scholarship awarded is more than the cost of the tuition fees, the tuition fees will be covered in full any remainder will not be issued.
Universities Wales reserves the right to update or amend scholarship awards without notice, based on the availability and quality of applications that are received.
How to Apply
To be considered for the scholarships, you will need to have submitted an application to study at your university. You will need to include your University application number in your scholarship application. The scholarship application form must be submitted online on or before the 31st day of May 2023 before the September 2023 entry.
All sections of the online application form must be completed and submitted by the relevant deadline. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Note: If you receive an offer of a scholarship, you will be asked to review and sign a scholarship contract. Failure to return the documentation by the set deadline will be tantamount to the University giving the admission opportunity to someone else.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
HOW DO I APPLY?
You should complete the application form.
DO I NEED TO APPLY TO A WELSH UNIVERSITY BEFOREHAND?
Yes, you will need to have submitted an application to study at your university before your scholarship application can be considered. You will need to include your University application number with your scholarship application. Applications submitted with invalid application numbers will not be considered.
There is a limit of a maximum of three applications per student, and students will need to have applied for all the courses and universities that they are seeking a scholarship.
WHAT LEVEL OF STUDY ARE THE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR?
Scholarships are available for one year of a postgraduate Masters’s course at;
- Aberystwyth University
- Bangor University
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Swansea University
- University of South Wales
- University of Trinity Saint David
- Wrexham Glyndwr University
Please note, the Global Wales Scholarships are not available for students of the Open University in Wales.
I COME FROM A COUNTRY NOT MENTIONED ABOVE, CAN I STILL APPLY?
Unfortunately, the Global Wales scholarships are only available to citizens of the countries listed above
WHAT DOES ‘CITIZEN’ MEAN?
A citizen is someone who is legally recognized and accepted as belonging to a particular country, either by birth or naturalization
CAN I APPLY FOR A GLOBAL WALES SCHOLARSHIP AT ANOTHER UK INSTITUTION?
No, the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarships are only available to students who wish to study at a University in Wales.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD COVER?
The scheme offers awards of up to £10,000, towards the cost of tuition fees for one year of a postgraduate masters course at any of Wales’ universities.
WHAT ABOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE TUITION FEE COST AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES?
Any additional costs and expenses are the responsibility of the student.
CAN I STUDY PART-TIME?
Unfortunately, the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarships are not open to those studying part-time.
CAN I STUDY BY DISTANCE LEARNING?
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be intending to study full-time on campus in Wales. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, where local government restrictions mean that you are unable to travel to Wales, you may in some cases be able to begin your studies online, before arriving on campus when you are able.
DO I NEED TO SUPPLY ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION WITH MY APPLICATION?
No, but your chosen Welsh university may refer to your academic application to study when review in your scholarship application.
I HAVE BEEN AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP FROM MY UNIVERSITY AND/OR ANOTHER SOURCE, CAN I ALSO APPLY FOR THE GLOBAL WALES SCHOLARSHIP?
Yes, but it would be at the discretion of the university whether you would be awarded more than one scholarship. Please make sure you check the terms and conditions of your chosen University before you submit your scholarship application.
THE COURSE I AM TAKING LASTS FOR MORE THAN 1 YEAR – WOULD I GET THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOTH YEARS?
No, the scholarship is for one year only.
I AM CURRENTLY STUDYING AT A WELSH UNIVERSITY. CAN I APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?
Yes, if you are from one of the countries listed above and you have the offer to start an eligible postgraduate programme at a Welsh University during 2022/23 you are very welcome to apply for a Global Wales Scholarship.
IS THERE A CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS?
Applications for September 2023 entry are now open. The closing date is 23.59 (PST) 31st May 2023.
WHEN WILL I BE INFORMED OF THE DECISION?
Successful applicants will be informed by email after the deadline has passed.
Conclusion
It is important to visit the official website for more detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Good luck as you embark on your educational journey!
