See 'at a glance' what benefits each Scholarship and Bursary offers, and which you may be eligible to receive

Aberystwyth offers a comprehensive range of bursaries and scholarships, which have been recognised as the most valuable in the UK.  These could significantly reduce the financial pressure on you obraining a first class education at Aberystwyth.  Our Scholarship and Bursary Calculator will give you an idea of what you may be entitled to receive.

 

Name of Award	Value and Benefits	Who Can Apply	Eligibility Criteria	When to Apply	Separate Application Form
Entrance Scholarships	£1,000 to £1,200 a year An unconditional offer Guaranteed accommodation in University accommodation for the duration of your course	Anyone	Must sit two exams in two different subjects Exams taken in early February at Aberystwyth or at a school/college in the UK	By 15th January	Yes
Merit Awards	£1,000 in the first year only An unconditional offer	Anyone	Must sit two exams in two different subjects Exams taken in early February at Aberystwyth or at a school/college in the UK	By 15th January	Yes (the Entrance Scholarship application form)
Excellence Bursaries	£2,000 for a 3 year course £2,667 for a 4 year course £3,334 for a 5 year course £1,400 for a 2 year course - in total, spread over the duration of the course	UK/EU students	Must have applied to Aberystwyth by 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your firm choice of University Available for specified subject areas only Must achieve 300 points (increasing to 320 points for 2012) from your best 3 full A-levels (or equivalent qualifications)	No need to apply - you will automatically receive the award if you are eligible	No
Residential Bursaries	£800 discount of your first year's accommodation fees if you reside in a Hall of Residence or University managed property	UK/EU students	Must have applied to Aberystwyth by 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your firm choice of University	No need to apply - you will automatically receive the award if you are eligible	No
Aberystwyth Bursaries (for 2012 entry)	£700 - £1,100 a year, depending on household income	UK/EU students	If your household income is below £34,090 you will receive a Bursary towards your living costs	No need to apply - we will access the information you provide to the Student Loans Company	No
Sports Bursaries	£500 a year Free Club Sporty membership of the University Sports Centre Guaranteed accommodation in University accommodation for the duration of your course	UK/EU students	Must have applied to Aberystwyth by 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your firm choice of University Must meet the terms of the offer fully	By 30th June	Yes
Music Bursaries	£500 a year Free membership of Music Centre Ensembles. Free use of Music Centre facilities. Guaranteed accommodation in University accommodation for the duration of your course	Anyone	Awarded on the basis of a competitive orchestral instrument audition	By 30th June	Yes
Care Leaver Bursaries	Full bursary - £1,800 a year Part bursary - £1,000 a year	UK students	Restricted to students under 24 years of age, who have been in care for a period of 3 months or more prior to their 16th birthday Must meet the terms of the offer fully	Any time before the course begins	Yes
International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships	£1,500 a year	International students (excluding EU)	Must have applied to Aberystwyth by 30th June and place Aberystwyth as your firm choice of University Must attain the equivalent of 300 UCAS tariff points	By 30th June	No

Although it is not possible to hold an Entrance Scholarship or Merit Award with an Excellence Bursary, you can hold any of these three awards together with any of our other bursaries.