Inclusive Bangor Scholarship 2025/26

Bangor University is a member of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter and as such committed to equality and diversity, and to creating and promoting an inclusive culture for staff and students at all levels.

The University’s Inclusive Bangor Scholarships are to support students who wish to continue their studies at Bangor who may not otherwise be able to due to structural or financial barriers. We particularly encourage applications from students who have faced barriers or inequalities due to having one or more protected characteristics (as stated in the Equality act) and/or economic disadvantage.

The scholarships will allow us to highlight and celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of our student population at Bangor University and to ensure the student voice and experience is embedded in our EDI agenda. We would like to support the career development of our students and offer the scholarship holders the opportunity to participate in this work should they wish to do this.

These Scholarships are for a masters degree (taught or by research) in any discipline. One scholarship per College will be awarded.


Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the scholarships the applicants must:

  • Be a current final year Bangor University UG student, or have graduated from a Bangor UG degree course in the last two years (2023, 2024) and
  • Have - or are expected to achieve - the entry requirements for their chosen masters degree for entry in September 2025

Further notes on eligibility:

  • Integrated Masters courses are not eligible (these are classed as undergraduate courses)
  • Students already receipt of other bursaries/scholarships (such as KESS) or those accepted on sponsored PG courses are not eligible to apply for the Inclusive Bangor scholarship
  • Any scholarships/discounts that are automatically applied (e.g. loyalty discount) will be superseded by the Inclusive Bangor scholarship
  • Welsh domiciled students should note that if awarded the Inclusive Bangor scholarship they will be listed as a sponsored student and will therefore not be considered for the HEFCW bursary.

International students should note that if awarded the Inclusive Bangor scholarship they will not be eligible for any other BU international awards


What criteria will applications be evaluated on?

  • Personal motivation and career aspirations
  • Reflections on barriers and inequality
  • Vision for change
  • Clarity and engagement

What’s included?

  • Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters or for two years if studying part-time. This will be capped at £9,500.

Notes:


For courses that run (full-time) over a period extending 12 months, the scholarship will only cover the tuition fees for the first year.

A cash equivalent is not available.


Opportunities for scholarship holders


Scholarship holders will be given the opportunity to be part of School/College/University-level EDI activities events and initiatives. Scholarship holders will be invited to join College and/or School level Athena Swan/Equality committees as PG student representatives.


Applicants might fine the following resources helpful:

Further information on Athena Swan and Equality in HE:


For any general questions about the scheme or Athena Swan at Bangor please contact athenaswan@bangor.ac.uk


Application Process


To apply, candidates must submit the application form and a CV by 30th June 2025.


Interviews will be held (via Teams) w/c 14th july 2025


Previous Scholarship Winners