Entrance Scholarships & Merit Awards (Exam-based)

Aberystwyth University
Amount
£3,000 GBP
Auto applied
No
Last updated
June 17, 2025
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Overview

Aberystwyth University provides a unique opportunity for prospective students to earn a financial award or enhance their admission offer through its University Scholarships and Merit Awards. By sitting two entrance exams, applicants can demonstrate their academic potential and potentially secure valuable funding or an unconditional offer. There's no risk to your original offer, making this a great opportunity to showcase your abilities.

How to Apply

To be considered for these awards, you must participate in an examination process. The key steps are:

  • You must have submitted your application to study at Aberystwyth University by the closing date.
  • You can apply to sit the scholarship exams before you receive an offer of study.
  • The process involves sitting two exam papers in subjects of your choice. These exams will be held at your own school or college.

Exam Subject Selection

It is crucial that you choose your exam subjects wisely.

  • You are responsible for ensuring that the subjects you select for the exams are acceptable to the academic department(s) you have applied to at Aberystwyth University.
  • Failure to select appropriate subjects may result in your scholarship application being rejected.
  • Applicants are advised to read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before applying for the exams.

Benefits of Applying

Participating in the exams offers significant potential advantages with no risk.

  • Successful candidates may receive a financial award to support their studies.
  • You could also earn an unconditional offer from the university.
  • If you are unsuccessful in the exams, your original offer of study will remain unchanged.

Eligibility and Exclusions

While this opportunity is open to many applicants, please note the following exclusions. Applicants for these specific courses are not eligible to sit the exams:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Veterinary Nursing
  • Nursing

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree
International Accommodation Award
Aberystwyth University
Amount
£2,000 GBP
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
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Regional Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Aberystwyth University
Amount
£2,000 GBP
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree
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Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Postgraduate Students
Aberystwyth University
Amount
£3,000 GBP
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
Doctoral / PhD, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
Learn more