Scholarships, grants, and bursaries may be available to international students who attend schools in Wales. Always visit the websites of the various universities to see if any scholarships are offered.
In addition, you might be qualified for some of the following scholarships:
Chevening Scholarships
Outstanding students who desire to finance a one-year Master’s degree can apply for these scholarships. Make sure your institution and programme of study are Chevening partners by using the Chevening course finder. Students must exhibit leadership and decision-making abilities in a variety of contexts, such as business, media, politics, and academics, in order to be considered for this award.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The UK office of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides these financing options. Students from Commonwealth nations can apply for over 900 scholarships and fellowships each year to help pay for their postgraduate studies in Wales.
Marshall Scholarships for American Students
There are 40 US grads who can apply for these scholarships. To apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and a degree that was conferred within the previous three years. This financial aid package covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel (flights and daily commute), and a portion of the cost of supporting a spouse who is dependent.
If you are from the US, Vietnam, India, or the European Union, there are some special scholarships available for universities in Wales:
Gilman-Global Wales Awards
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which offers excellent American students with limited financial resources the opportunity to study abroad for up to one academic year as part of their undergraduate studies, includes the Gilman-Global Wales Scholarships. It allows students to obtain academic credits while attending universities in Wales and is open to candidates at recognised US higher education institutions. A study stipend of up to $5,000 is given to award recipients to cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and other associated expenses during their year abroad.
Students who are interested are welcome to get in touch with the study abroad office on their institution or go to the Gilman Scholarship website.
Global Wales Chevening Scholarship
These scholarships provide the opportunity for fully funded postgraduate study at any Welsh university and are open to students from Vietnam and India. Chevening Scholars can concentrate on attaining their academic objectives while having a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Wales.
All scholarship applications must be submitted directly to Chevening through your country website between August and November.
Global Wales British Council India Scholarship
Students from Telangana who want to attend institutions in Wales can apply for one of 16 scholarships through the Global Wales British Council India Scholarship programme, each of which is worth £5,000. For a one-year postgraduate programme in Wales, the scholarship is to be used as a tuition fee reduction.
Direct applications should be made to the university of your choice.
Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship
For individuals who aspire to study in Wales, the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship programme offers full-time master’s scholarships valued up to £10,000. Students from Vietnam, India, the United States, and the European Union are eligible for the scholarships. This distinguished programme, which is supported by the Global Wales Program, is the first scholarship of its kind in Wales. Each spring, applications for September become available.
Fulbright Global Wales Award
Global Wales sponsors two Fulbright awards:
Fulbright Postgraduate Award:
This is a master’s degree scholarship for any topic of study at one of the participating Welsh universities. While applying, the candidate must identify the preferred university, the course of study, and the recommended supervisor.
Fulbright Visiting Student Researcher Award:
For a visiting student, this is a short-term (three to nine months) research scholarship. Leading academics pursuing their doctorates in the US are encouraged to apply. All Welsh universities are open to receiving scholars. Don’t forget to include where and what you plan to study.