Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries
Scholarships, Studentships and Bursaries are funded by both the University and our individual academic schools. In addition the International Education Centre also supports international students through a range of awards for international students. Full time students only.
The School/University offers the following awards to students applying to study on any taught postgraduate programme:
EU/Home Applicants
ESRC Wales DTP PhD Opportunities in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Social Sciences)
For more information click here.
PhD Studentship (Sport and Exercise Sciences Pathway)
For more information click here.
First Class Funding - Excellence Award
The School will reward academic excellence at entry by offering a fee reduction of £1,000 for self-funding Home/EU students who achieve a first class honours degree (or equivalent).
Application Process – Students will not need to apply for this award. However, we must receive an application for a postgraduate taught course (MSc or MRes) by late June in the year of proposed entry in order for students to be guaranteed an Excellence Award. Academic Registry/Admissions will make this a part of the offer.
If a student is successful in achieving a first class honours degree, they will be invoiced for the fee less the £1,000 reduction. Applicants must notify Academic Registry/Admission of verified results by 1 August (in the year of entry) at the latest.
Graduate Loyalty Award
For more information click here.
International Applicants (Non-EU Students only)
For further information please visit the International Education Centre's web pages.
Graduate Assistantships
All postgraduate taught applicants (Home/EU/International, full-time and part-time) are eligible to APPLY to become a Graduate Assistant (GA). Graduate Assistants are paid to work with academic staff in a range of teaching, learning and assessment activities to support undergraduate student learning for up to 60 hours each academic year.
Why should you apply to be an Assistant?
SHES postgraduate programmes equip students with the latest knowledge in their selected field, plus a wide range of transferable skills, and an autonomous approach to learning that keeps them at the cutting edge of their chosen career. Assistantships are an innovative feature that allows students to put some of their learning into practice by supporting School activities, to help develop their personal applied support skills and to enhance their CVs with direct experience to support their future employability.
Graduate Assistants from the School have gone on to work as lecturers and research assistants in FE/HE, teachers, physiotherapists and exercise rehabilitation specialists, outdoor instructors/guides and paramedics.
“ A Graduate Assistantship provides the opportunity to place your own input and ideas into modules while gaining valuable experience in teaching, marking and helping out in the [physiology] labs. Most importantly an Assistant gains vital skills for a future career in sport and exercise science.”
Ben Price, MSc Applied Sport Science, Graduate Assistant 2014/15
What is expected of an Assistant?
Activities that GAs are involved with will include supporting lectures, leading seminars, providing tutorial support, demonstrating in practical classes, marking undergraduate student assessment, invigilating at undergraduate resit exams.
GAs are expected to be prepared for each session by acquainting themselves with the core reading and ensuring that they have the ability to contextualise the material within the broader context of the module as a whole and the lecture associated with the seminar in particular. To this end attending the lectures can be enormously helpful, though this is unpaid and not compulsory.
Application process - Applicants should submit to a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter, indicating their suitability for an Assistantship, to: Recruitment and Admissions (Postgraduate Taught) at mscsport@bangor.ac.uk by the closing date of 31 July in the year that they wish to commence their postgraduate taught programme.
Applicants should also provide two written references by the same closing date. Where applicable, one of the references should be from a recent employer; in the case that an applicant has no work experience, two academic references are acceptable.
Selection is competitive and may involve an interview. We will notify successful applicants during August in the year that they wish to commence.
As you would expect from a university that places great emphasis on student support, Bangor is keen to offer extra help to students. Here are the bursaries and scholarships available for postgraduate students.
Microwave photonics: Waveform Generation and Applications
A fully funded PhD studentship is available for an immediate start in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineer at Bangor University, supported by Bangor University’s Great Heritage fund. The studentship will cover the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a maintenance stipend in line with RCUK rates (provisional £14,553 per annum for full time award holders) for 3 years as well as funding for the research. The primary supervisor will be Dr Yanhua Hong whose research interest are in the experimental and theoretical study of the dynamics of semiconductor lasers.
Closing date for Applications: 15th October 2018
Price Davies Postgraduate Scholarship
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The scholarship shall be of the same value as a University Postgraduate Studentship, subject to available funds. The candidate must pursue a scheme of study for a postgraduate degree in Arts or in Science at Bangor University.
The deadline for applications is 22nd June 2018.
Thomas Ellis Memorial Fund
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The scholarship offers up to £1,500 to support talented graduates from Welsh Universities with an interest in language, literature, history and antiquities of Wales.
The deadline for applications is 1st June 2018.
Llewelyn Williams Postgraduate Studentship
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The Llewelyn Williams Postgraduate Studentship enables research in Welsh History, including Welsh laws and economic aspects of Welsh life. The scholarship offers up to £7,000 to support talented History, Law and Economics graduates with an interest in postgraduate research in a Welsh University.
The deadline for applications is 1st June 2018.
Gareth Jones Memorial Travelling Scholarship
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The scholarship offers up to £2,000 to support talented graduates from Welsh Universities with an interest in Journalism or International Affairs.
The deadline for applications is 1st June 2018.
Women in Science Scholarships
Bangor University is committed to supporting the career development of women in science and for this reason the University’s Women in Science Scholarships are to support graduating women students in continuing their studies. More information...
Graduate Loyalty Discount
Santander Taught Postgraduate Scholarships
The Santander Group will be awarding postgraduate scholarships to Bangor University for master’s students starting in 2018.
A number of scholarships worth £5,000 will be given to master’s students starting their programmes in 2018. More information...
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Masters Scholarship for Welsh medium study
For more information about the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Masters Scholarship scheme click here
Closing date: July 11th 2018
Value: £3000
Postgraduate Access Bursary
Students may be eligible for the Postgraduate Access Bursary if as an undergraduate they were unemployed before attending University or in receipt of one of the following:
- Welsh Government Learning Grant / Maintenance Grant
- an Opportunity Bursary
- a Foyer Bursary
- a Care Leavers Grant
- Job Seekers Allowance / Income Support
Students must be able to provide evidence that they were in receipt of these grants, bursaries or benefits.
The maximum bursary of £500 will be awarded to a student who as undergraduate received the maximum grant entitlement or were unemployed.
£250 will be awarded if they as undergraduate received a partial grant.
For more information please contact the Money Support Unit.
Postgraduate Widening Access Bursaries
These awards are aimed specifically at widening access to full and part-time postgraduate Masters courses. Click here for more information.
LEA Awards
As a general rule local authorities offer no support for postgraduate study, while others consider only certain courses, such as the PGCE.
It is a good idea to contact your local education authority early in the year to find out what they will fund. Your chance of obtaining funding improve if the course is vocational but you will need to present a good case for an award.
Useful links
You may find these links helpful in researching how you are going to fund your course:
- Advice for Self-funding
- Flexible Payment Options
- Prospects
- StudentFunder.com
- TargetCourses
- Education UK
- Arts & Humanities Research Council
- Economic & Social Research Council
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- Medical Research Council
- NHS Social Work Bursary (English Students)
- Care Council for Wales
- Postgrad.com
- Discover Teaching Wales Training Incentives
Awards for International Students
The scholarships outlined below are available for both January intake and September intake courses.
Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
| What’s on offer | Value | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor International Scholarship | Up to £4,000 | All countries |
| Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount | £1,000 in addition to the Bangor International scholarship | All countries |
| Santander | £5,000 | Click here for details |
| Chevening Partnership Scholarship | Full fee waiver | All countries excluding the USA |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | Tuition fees & living allowance | Commonwealth countries |
Research/PhD Scholarships
| What’s on offer | Value | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor International Scholarship | Up to £15,000 | All countries |
| Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount | £1,000 in addition to the Bangor International scholarship | All countries |
| China Scholarship Council | Full tuition fee waiver | China |
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships 2019
Applications are open for Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to spend 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. The scholarships are for study starting in October 2019, and are aimed at high-quality graduates whose proposed research has a developmental focus and who have the potential to become influential teachers or researchers in their home countries. Split-site Scholarships are delivered through an institutional or departmental link between the candidate’s home university and proposed UK university.
Closing date for applications: 4 February 2019. Full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, available here.
Other Sources of Funding
There are many government and non-government organisations that provide scholarship schemes enabling international students to source funding to study at a UK university. Students should contact the Ministry of Education or Education Department in their country, as they should have details of scholarship opportunities for students wishing to study overseas. They will also be able to advise the government’s conditions for studying abroad. Students should also contact the British Council office in the country of origin, which should have details of British scholarship schemes. If there is no British Council office in the country, then the nearest British Embassy or High Commission should be contacted.
Please see below for other scholarship and funding options in your country
| What’s on Offer | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|
| King Abdullah Scholarship Scheme | Saudi Arabia |
| Boleshak Scholarship Scheme | Kazakhstan |
| Fulbright Commission | USA |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | Commonwealth Countries |
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships 2019
Applications are open for Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to spend 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. The scholarships are for study starting in October 2019, and are aimed at high-quality graduates whose proposed research has a developmental focus and who have the potential to become influential teachers or researchers in their home countries. Split-site Scholarships are delivered through an institutional or departmental link between the candidate’s home university and proposed UK university.
Closing date for applications: 4 February 2019. Full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, available here.
Help and information
ACU
The Association of Commonwealth Universities publish a guide to scholarships, fellowships and research grants available for students from countries worldwide to study in countries worldwide. It’s a very useful reference book and is available from:
Publications Sales, Association of Commonwealth Universities,
John Foster House,
36 Gordon Square,
London, UK WC1H 0PF
Tel 00 44 20 7380 6700
Fax: 00 44 20 7387 2655
Email: acusales@acu.ac.uk
www.acu.ac.uk
Knowlege Economy Skills Scholarships 2 (KESS 2)
Bangor University has a number of KESS 2 PhD and Research Masters scholarships available. The KESS 2 scholarships are part funded from the ESF (European Social Fund) Convergence Programme (West Wales and the Valleys).
KESS 2 PhD Scholarships
KESS 2 PhD scholarships are collaborative awards with external partners. (Applicants need only apply, they do not need to search for partners.)
Value of Award: A stipend of ~ £14,340 for 2017/18 (rising in accordance with inflation for subsequent years). Each scholarship has an additional budget for travel, equipment/consumables and training to support the agreed research project. KESS 2 PhD scholarship holders do not pay fees.
Length: Full-time for 3 years. (Theses must be submitted 6 months after the funded three year study period)
The achievement of a KESS 2 Postgraduate Skills Development Award (PSDA) is compulsory for each KESS 2 scholar. (The PSDA is based on a 60 credit award.)
The KESS 2 Research Masters Scholarships
KESS 2 Research Masters scholarships are collaborative awards with external partners leading to an MRes or MxRes qualification. (Applicants need only apply, they do not need to search for partners.)
Value of Award: A stipend of ~ £11,472 for 2017/18. Each scholarship has an additional budget for travel, equipment/consumables and training to support your research. KESS 2 Research Masters scholarship holders do not pay fees.
Length: Full-time for 1 year. (Research theses must be submitted 3 months after the funded one year study period)
The achievement of a KESS 2 Postgraduate Skills Development Award (PSDA) is compulsory for each KESS 2 scholar. (The PSDA is based on a 30 credit award.)
Fitness Savvy Scholarships
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries
Activia Training UK Scholarship
Activia are pleased to offer a £1,000 scholarship for college and university students in the UK.
The Global Study Awards
£10,000 awards available in a scheme supported by International Student Identity Card (ISIC), British Council IELTS, and StudyPortals
Further information
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online is all about alternative sources of funding - especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject or nationality.
The Alternative Guide Online contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application. To assist our students, Bangor University has purchased a licence to the Guide, and so it’s free for all Bangor students and staff to use! Login Now!
If you are a prospective student who has applied to Bangor University, please email to get an access PIN.
FindaMasters.com Scholarship
Masters scholarship on offer from FindAMasters.com. Available for all subject areas at any university currently listed on FindAMasters.com. Dates for 2018 to be confirmed. Register now.
FindaPhD.com Scholarship
PhD scholarship on offer from FindAPhD.com. Available for all subjects at any university currently listed on FindAPhD.com. Dates for 2018 to be confirmed. Register now.
Other Scholarships and Endowments
- Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships
- The Research Capacity Building Collaboration (RCBC) Wales is a partnership between six HEIs in Wales to build research capacity in nursing, midwifery and the Allied Health professions.
Career Development Loans
Many students finance their postgraduate studies with the assistance of a Career Development Loan. The independent website Moneysavingexpert.com offers some advice on the advanatages and disadvantages of these and how to use them most cost effectively - click here for more information.
Loans
- Click here for information on financial assistance to support your learning; or visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.
PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk
- PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk is a website that brings together all the different types of funding for intending postgraduates in one place, so you can view funding from general sources alongside university opportunities and funding.
The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
- EGAS provides information and advice on funding for post-16 education
They can help:
* Individuals who wish to enter post-16 education or training who are resident in the UK
* Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) studying in the UK
* Overseas students in the UK who are coming to the end of their course
They cannot help:
* Overseas students, from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), who are making contact with them from their country of origin.
* Anyone who wishes to study outside the UK.
Postgrad Solutions Bursary
Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click here to apply.