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International Bursaries

We are pleased to be providing scholarship opportunities to students from across the world.

There are a range of international scholarships available, so please consult the information below for current opportunities and eligibility criteria.

If you meet any of our eligibility criteria you will automatically be considered for one of the below International Scholarships. You don’t need to complete another form, simply apply for your course and if you receive a Conditional Offer from the University any relevant international scholarship will be applied automatically.

International Bursaries

  • For Alumni of the University who are seeking entry onto one of our postgraduate courses.


    Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, you must have completed a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course awarded by UWTSD or University of Wales and studied for at one of our main UK campuses or overseas collaborative partners.

    Award Amount: Up to £3000

  • Recognising the close links that exist between the UK and Commonwealth Countries and to celebrate the fact the University’s Royal Patron is HRH the Prince of Wales.


    Eligibility Criteria: International students from a commonwealth country applying for a Master’s level course.

    Award Amount: Up to £3000

  • For International students from the USA, Canada, India, Vietnam and countries of the European Union applying to study a full-time Master’s programme in Wales. 


    Eligibility Criteria: International students from the USA, Canada, India, Vietnam and countries of the European Union.

    Award Amount: £10,000

    Apply Now: Via the Global Wales website

  • Promoting Education and Cultural Links Between Wales and North America.


    Eligibility Criteria: The Scholarships provide an opportunity for North Americans students to apply for an award to cover travel-related expenses in undertaking studies related to Welsh-American history and culture in Wales. The award is designed to support students aspiring to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees or equivalent at recognized academic institutions in Wales. Application must be supported by the host institution. Financial needs must be documented.

    The recipient does not have to be of a Welsh ethnic background however, a connection with Wales is an important asset.

    Apply Now: Via the North America Wales Foundation

  • Facilitation of cultural exchange between North America and Wales.


    The requester should provide a recommendation from a recognized Welsh American cultural or academic institution. Application for grant amounts in excess of $1,000 should provide an indication of the total cost of the proposed activity.

    Apply Now: Via the North America Wales Foundation

  • The Exchange Scholarship programme provides an opportunity for North American students to apply for a $5,000 award to study in Wales


    The award is designed to support students aspiring to Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees or equivalent at recognized academic institutions in Wales. Application must be supported by the host institution.

    Award Amount: $5,000

    Additional Information: The recipient does not have to be of a Welsh ethnic background however, a connection with Wales is an important asset.

    Apply Now: Via the North America Wales Foundation

  • Students are only entitled to one of the scholarships listed.

  • Multiple scholarships will not be awarded.

  • All Wales Global Academy International scholarships are only available to self-funded international students applying for a place of study on an on-campus full-time course.