Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries

Scholarships, Studentships and Bursaries are funded by the University and our Academic Schools. In addition, the International Education Centre also supports international students through a range of awards for international students.

Find out more about our University-wide and School specific awards below.

For information on the new postgraduate bursary for students in Wales, view the External section.

University Level Funding

(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 research degree in Arts or in Science at Bangor University.

The Price Davies Scholarships (which also incorporates the Price Davies Entrance Scholarships) are provided from the income of a bequest made to the University of Wales in 1900 by the late Mr Price Davies of Leeds.

Eligibility

The candidate must pursue a scheme of study for a postgraduate degree in Arts or in Science at Bangor University.
A candidate who, in the opinion of the Senate of the Bangor University, is the most meritorious on the grounds of their performance in the degree examinations

Additional Information

The scholarship shall be of the same value as a University Postgraduate Studentship, subject to available funds
The scholarships shall be tenable for one academic year from the date of the award but may be renewed for a second and third academic year, proportionate and subject to available funds
Applications should be submitted to the Doctoral School (pgr@bangor.ac.uk) no later than 31st August 2023.

Application Form

(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.

Further information and application

(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.

Further information and application

(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.

Further information and application

Bangor University is a member of the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and as such committed to gender equality and diversity, and to creating and promoting an inclusive culture for staff and students at all levels. The Inclusive Bangor scholarships are to support graduating students in continuing their studies at Bangor - particularly in areas where our student numbers show an underrepresentation of certain groups. These Scholarships are for a masters degree (taught or by research) in any discipline. One scholarship per College will be awarded.

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.

For more information please contact: athenaswan@bangor.ac.uk

Further information

UK Students (excluding students from Wales*) may be eligible for a Postgraduate Access Bursary if they were in receipt of one of the following as an undergraduate student during the 2022-23 academic year, or if they were unemployed immediately before starting a postgraduate course at Bangor University:

Means Tested Maintenance Grant
Means Tested Maintenance Loan
an Estrangement Bursary
a Care Experienced Bursary
Job Seekers Allowance / Income Support / Universal Credit

Students must be able to provide evidence that they were in receipt of one of these grants, bursaries or benefits.

A bursary of £1000 will be awarded to:

students who as an undergraduates in 2022-23 received the maximum means tested funding.
students who were unemployed immediately before starting their postgraduate studies.

A bursary of £500 will be awarded:

to students who as an undergraduate in 2022-23 received a partial means tested funding.

For more information and to request and application form, contact the Money Support Unit.

*Students from Wales are entitled to a minimum £1,000 grant from the Welsh Government.

These awards are aimed specifically at widening access to full and part-time postgraduate Masters courses. Click here for more information.

Bangor's Sports Scholarship scheme aims to recognise and support sporting excellence and achievement. The Scholarships, which are worth up to £3,000 a year, aren't limited to any particular sport or to students on any specific courses.

More information

Structural Funding

Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships (KESS 2) provides opportunities for funded PhD and Research Masters study in collaboration with an active business or company partner. It is supported by European Social Funds (ESF) through the Welsh Government and involves all universities in Wales, led by Bangor University.

Scholarship vacancies can be found here.

External

New Welsh Government Bursaries for Welsh Postgraduates

The aim of the Postgraduate Taught Masters Incentivisation Bursary Scheme is to increase the number of Welsh graduates who remain in, or return to Wales, to study a postgraduate master’s degree.

These Master’s bursaries will continue to be available for the 2022-23 academic year:
•   A £2,000 STEMM Bursary for graduates of all ages studying a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Medicine, often referred to as ‘STEMM’ subjects.
•   A £1,000 Welsh Medium Bursary to study through the medium of Welsh. The bursary aims to support the continued development of the Welsh-speaking workforce and help achieve the target of a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
Bursaries are available to full and part time students with part students will receive their bursaries in equal instalments each year of their course.

These Bursaries are not available to Postgraduate students who receive funding from
•   a healthcare or social work bursary
•   National Health Service (NHS)
• Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS)
• Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
• The Care Council Wales
• any allowance, bursary or award made under the KESS 2 Scheme.

Or for :
•   Postgraduate Doctoral degrees;
•   Master’s degrees that are undertaken as an integral part of a Postgraduate Doctoral degree;
•   Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip);
•   Postgraduate courses that are funded by undergraduate student finance, such as Initial Teacher Education (ITE), or Integrated Master’s.

Application

NO Application required: All students who are eligible for these bursaries will be contacted directly by the University after registration in the new academic year, with the bursary to be applied as a fee waiver to reduce the cost of your tuition fee in most cases.

For further information contact the Money Support Unit : moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

New Bursary for Postgraduates over the age of 60

The Welsh Government is funding a new bursary for postgraduate students aged 60+.
•   A £4,000 bursary for people over the age of 60. The grant aims to provide additional support for students over 60, who are currently unable to access the same financial support as younger students due to HM Treasury restrictions.
Bursaries are available to full and part time students with part students will receive their bursaries in equal instalments each year of their course.

These Bursaries are not available to Post Graduate students who receive funding from
•   a healthcare or social work bursary
•   National Health Service (NHS)
•   Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS)
•   Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
•   The Care Council Wales
•   any allowance, bursary or award made under the KESS 2 Scheme.
Or for :
•   Postgraduate Doctoral degrees;
•   Master’s degrees that are undertaken as an integral part of a Postgraduate Doctoral degree;
•   Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip);
•   Postgraduate courses that are funded by undergraduate student finance, such as Initial Teacher Education (ITE), or Integrated Master’s.

Application
NO Application required: All students who are eligible for these bursaries will be contacted directly by the University after registration in the new academic year, with the bursary to be applied as a fee waiver to reduce the cost of your tuition fee in most cases.
For further information contact the Money Support Unit : moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

Fitness Savvy Scholarships

Further information

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries

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.

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Other Scholarships and Endowments

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

Loans

Postgraduate Loans/ Student Finance

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.

Postgrad Solutions Bursary

Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click here to apply.

Postgraduate Opportunities by Main Subject Area

See which subject-specific Postgraduate scholarships, studentships and bursaries are offered by the Academic Schools.

Business
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Educational Sciences
Health Sciences
History, Heritage and Archaeology
Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Law, Criminology and Social Sciences
Media
Medical Sciences
Music
Natural Sciences
Ocean Sciences
Psychology
Sport and Exercise Science
Welsh and Celtic Studies

Business

Bangor University is offering an exciting fully funded PhD Studentship that’s co-funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (50%) and Bangor Business School (50%) that includes tuition fees (Home) and a stipend at the UKRI minimum.

We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral candidate to join Bangor Business School’s Institute of European Finance research centre. The aim of this project is to study Sub-Sovereign regions in Europe that have bond issuing powers, and to draw similarities to the case of Wales. The studentship is for 3 years and covers Home (UK) tuition fees and stipend at the UKRI minimum currently starting at £18,622 (2023/24 academic year).

This project is co-funded (50%) by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and in-line with the Coleg Cymraeg’s strategic plan, the project will be conducted and presented through the medium of Welsh. Therefore, the successful candidate must be a fluent Welsh speaker who is confident in speaking and writing through the medium of Welsh.

About the project

This research will explore the characteristics of Sub-Sovereign borrowing across the UK and Europe. Currently, Wales has limited borrowing capacity, but the devolution of powers may lead to greater capacity in the future.

Many Sub-Sovereign regions in Europe have years of experience of borrowing in the international bond markets and Credit Ratings play a key role in this process. In the UK, it is only a recent development that Sub-Sovereign regions can borrow in the bond markets. This research aims to seek important lessons for Wales by analysing Sub-Sovereign borrowing in regions of Europe that are experienced.

The candidate will be affiliated with the Institute of European Finance research centre which conducts topical and innovative academic research in banking, finance, accounting, and data analytics. The Centre works with multilateral organisations, national governments, regulatory authorities, and public and private financial institutions to promote evidence-based policy decisions, competitiveness within the industry, economic growth, and to achieving more inclusive economies and societies.

The candidate will be affiliated with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol whose Research Scholarship scheme has the aim of developing researchers of the highest standard who can work through the medium of Welsh.

Eligibility and entry requirements

The expected minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent and a postgraduate degree with at least a Merit or equivalent. This call is open to UK/Home fees applicants only, and for candidates who must be a fluent Welsh speaker who is confident in speaking and writing through the medium of Welsh.

We are seeking applicants with a strong background in areas related to Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics or Statistics. The applicant may be a recent graduate or an individual that has considerable (public or private) financial sector work experience. It is desirable for the applicant to be proficient in statistical techniques and data analysis. However, a research training programme will be offered in the first year of study, which will include quantitative techniques.

How to apply

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Bangor Business School, Bangor University, must be submitted by the deadline of 12noon BST on Friday 25 August 2023, via the following link: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

When submitting, clearly state that you are applying to the CCC-BBS funded PhD in Credit Risk.

Incomplete applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.

The application must contain the following documents:

Covering letter: Please address to Dr Sara Closs-Davies. The covering letter must name the studentship being applied for (CCC-BBS funded PhD in Credit Risk). It must set out your interests in the project, your experience, why we should consider your application, and how you intend to address the research objectives, and how your profile fits with this PhD project. The covering letter should be no more than two pages.

References: All applications require two academic references to be submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and include the references with their application.

Curriculum Vitae: This should be no longer than two pages.

Please contact Dr Gwion Williams to discuss your interest in this fully funded PhD.

How to apply Guidance Notes

In the online application system, under the Programmes tab, please select Postgraduate Research (PhD, EDD, MPhil, Masters by Research), then select Bangor University advertised studentship as shown below.

A screenshot showing which button to select when making an application for postgraduate research

A screenshot showing which button to select when making an application for a Bangor University advertised studentship

Then select Fully Funded PhD Studentship (co funded by CCC and BBS) in Credit Risk, making sure to add Gwion Williams to the Academic Contact box. Click Add.

For general advice about how to apply and eligibility please contact: cahb.pg@bangor.ac.uk

Further details

The Coleg Cymraeg creates training and study opportunities in the Welsh language by working with further education colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and employers.

The aim of the College is to build a system for Welsh and bilingual education and training that is open to everyone and to develop a bilingual workforce.

The Research Scholarships scheme sponsors students to study towards a doctorate. The aim of the scheme is to promote and develop scholarship, research and publishing through the medium of Welsh and foster first class researchers.

For further details about the College's work, visit their website: https://colegcymraeg.ac.uk/en/students/postgraduate-studies/research-scholarships/

This studentship will commence in October 2023 and is open to UK/Home fees applicants only.
The deadline for studentship applications is 12noon BST 25th August 2023.

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Educational Sciences

The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Priority Subject Incentive Scheme is a legal scheme made by the Welsh Ministers. The scheme makes provision for eligible students who undertake a postgraduate ITE programme in specified subjects (priority subjects) to access this incentive. Under this scheme an incentive grant of £15,000 is available to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for an ITE priority subject grant, a person must hold a degree qualification of 2.2 or higher and be studying wholly or mainly in one of the following subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Design & Technology
Information Technology
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Physics
Welsh

For full details: https://gov.wales/initial-teacher-education-ite-priority-subject-incentive-guidance-students-2022-2023-html

The Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive Scheme is an incentive paid to eligible persons who complete an accredited secondary postgraduate ITE programme in Wales that enables them to teach through the medium of Welsh or teach Welsh as a subject.

A total of £5000 for eligible student teachers paid in two instalments:

i. £2,500 for eligible persons on completion of an eligible secondary postgraduate ITE programme in Wales leading to QTS;

ii. £2,500 for eligible persons on successful completion of induction at a maintained Welsh-medium or bilingual secondary school or teaching Welsh in any maintained secondary setting in Wales.

For full details: https://gov.wales/iaith-athrawon-yfory-incentive-scheme-guidance-students-html

Health

The Centre for Mental Health and Society at Bangor University has been awarded a Social Care Studentship for three years to start in Autumn 2023.

Title: In Wales, are contemporary models of front-line social care for people with recurrent mental ill health fit for purpose? : a mixed methods study.

Project Summary:
Welsh Government policy recognises that providing social support in the community is complex. They are putting forward plans to create services that join up better, in order to meet the needs of the people who use them. Services will be expected to help people to be independent and to achieve outcomes that improve their well-being. A separate set of Welsh Government objectives, called Fair Work, aim to improve the working conditions of frontline social care staff. These will enable staff to work in an effective and supportive way, in order to help people to achieve goals that they set for themselves.

This PhD study concerns people who experience repeated episodes of mental ill-health. Little is known about how well different ways of providing support work for people. In particular, we know little about their effectiveness in achieving goals that matter to service users themselves. We do not know how well their needs are met, nor what aspects of support are most valued. We do not know what are the best arrangements to support social care staff in their work.

The study will address these questions using interviews and surveys with staff and service-users. People with lived experience of mental illness are research team members. They have been involved in planning the project from the start. As members of the supervisory team, they will be fully involved in presenting and promoting our results. The PhD student will study several services in different settings in North Wales. They will be based at the Centre for Mental Health and Society, Bangor University, located in Wrexham. The main supervisor is Professor Huxley, a social worker with decades of experience of practice and research in Mental Health. He will lead a supervisory team that will meet regularly with the student.

Criteria

Essential

Undergraduate degree in social science or a related discipline
Research interest in social work, social care or social policy
English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.5 in each individual component)

Desirable

Masters level degree
Previous experience in social work, social care or health care
Entry-level skills in data collection and data analysis
Some experience with relevant proprietary software such as Excel, SPSS etc
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Previous experience in writing reports, project reports or jointly authored papers

Funding

The studentship consists of an annual stipend of at least £17,668, plus a waiver of fees to cover home tuition fees, for a maximum of 36 months. Additional research expenses will also be available.

Application Instructions

Applications must be made to the Bangor University Direct Applications System: https://apps.bangor.ac.uk/applicant/

Informal inquiries to p.huxley@bangor.ac.uk

Applications MUST include the following documents to be downloaded into the system in the Personal Statement section: There is no limit on the number of downloads that an applicant can do in this section.

Note that a Research Proposal is not required for this application.

Academic CV, including research experience, research skills, publications (if any) and contact details of two academic referees. Covering letter (max 2 pages A4, font size 12) outlining how your background and interests fit with the research topic.
Covering Letter (maximum two A4 pages, font size 11) in support of your application, outlining how your background and interests fit with the proposed PhD project
Transcripts of any undergraduate or master's programmes.

The deadline for applications is the 25th September 5pm, 2023

Interview dates will be sent to the selected applicants. They will take place in person or remotely.

An application for study needs to be made as soon as the candidate is notified of a positive outcome. The successful candidate needs to formally accept as a PGR student and the position will start following negotiation.

History, Heritage and Archaeology

Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Bangor University and Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales are pleased to announce the availability of a fully-funded Collaborative Doctoral Studentship from October 2023 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) Scheme. The project will be jointly supervised by Dr Sarah Pogoda (Bangor University) and Nicholas Thornton (Amgueddfa Cymru –Museum Wales), and supported by the CDP Consortium Cohort Development Programme.

Start date: October 2023

Duration: Full-time studentships for 45 months (3.75 years) or part-time equivalent.

Location: As a collaborative award, students will be expected to spend time at both the University and Amgueddfa Cymru.

Funding for/Open to: Both home and international students.

Funding amount: The award pays tuition fees up to the value of the full-time home UKRI rate for PhD degrees. Research Councils UK Indicative Fee Level for 2022/2023 is £4,596. The award pays full maintenance for all students both home and international students. The UKRI National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for 2022/2023 is £17,668, plus a CDP maintenance payment of £550/year.

Hours: Project can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis

Closing date for applications: 5 June 2023, 17:00pm

Proficiency in the Welsh language is required.

Further information

Welsh learners are crucial for increasing the number of Welsh speakers, and to increase the use of the Welsh language in communities. Understanding the needs of tutors and learners teaching and learning to pronounce is important to build learners' confidence and facilitate their use of Welsh in the community. The main aim of the project is to investigate the impact of phonetics and pronunciation training for tutors and adults in Wales learning Welsh as a second language. The project will consider the impact of different learners' backgrounds (i.e. what the impact of the first language, or dialect of the first language) on learning specific sounds and prosody of Welsh.

Start date: Autumn 2023

Duration: 3 yrs full-time (or the part-time equivalent of that depending on the needs of the applicant)

Location: Bangor

Funding for/Open to: UK Students, EU Students, International Students

Funding amount: Tuition fees (£4,712 for 2023/24) and maintenance grant (£18,622 for 2023/24)

Hours: Full time or part time

Closing date for applications: Friday 18^th August 2023 (12pm GMT)

‘The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently is essential’

Further information

Taught MSc Degree Scholarship in Language Technologies through the medium of Welsh

Start date: Sept 2023

Duration: 1 yr full-time; 2 years Part Time

Location: Bangor

Funding for/Open to: UK Students, EU Students, International Students as applicable that are fluent in Welsh.

Funding amount: £8,250 (full time) or £8,262 (part time)

Hours: 1 Year Full time, 2 Years Part time.

Closing date for applications: 30 Sept 2023

The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently is essential.

Further information about the Cymen Scholarship

Law

No scholarships at present

Media

MPhil or PhD postgraduate students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Business at Bangor University may be eligible to apply for a travel bursary award during the period of registration in order to attend an academic conference or to make a visit to a relevant academic archive/library.

Each application is assessed on its own merits, and the bursary or bursaries awarded to any single postgraduate will not exceed the sum of £150 in total within any academic year. All enquiries should be directed to the College postgraduate administrator.

Medical Sciences

The Centre for Mental Health and Society at Bangor University has been awarded a Social Care Studentship for three years to start in October 2023

Title: In Wales, are contemporary models of front-line social care for people with recurrent mental ill health fit for purpose? : a mixed methods study.

Project Summary:

Welsh Government policy recognises that providing social support in the community is complex. They are putting forward plans to create services that join up better, in order to meet the needs of the people who use them. Services will be expected to help people to be independent and to achieve outcomes that improve their well-being. A separate set of Welsh Government objectives, called Fair Work, aim to improve the working conditions of frontline social care staff. These will enable staff to work in an effective and supportive way, in order to help people to achieve goals that they set for themselves.

Criteria

Essential

Undergraduate degree in social science or a related discipline
Research interest in social work, social care or social policy
English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.5 in each individual component)

Desirable

Masters level degree
Previous experience in social work, social care or health care
Entry-level skills in data collection and data analysis
Some experience with relevant proprietary software such as Excel, SPSS etc
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Previous experience in writing reports, project reports or jointly authored papers

Funding

The studentship consists of an annual stipend of at least £17,668, plus a waiver of fees to cover home tuition fees, for a maximum of 36 months. Additional research expenses will also be available.

Application Instructions

Informal inquiries to p.huxley@bangor.ac.uk

Applications MUST be submitted via the on-line application system at https://apps.bangor.ac.uk/applicant/

The deadline for applications is the 9^th September 5pm, 2023

The interviews will take place (in person or remotely) on the 13^th/14^th of September 2023

Music

Natural Sciences

Ocean Sciences

2 available in 2022/23
2 available in 2023/24

The Professor Craig Kensler Studentships Postgraduate Taught Programmes cover Tuition fees (Full Time, Home rate) for students on the one year taught MSc programmes in Marine Biology, Marine Environmental Protection, Applied Marine Geosciences, Marine Renewable Energy, Physical Oceanography.

Applicants who have been offered a place or are submitting an application are eligible to apply for the Studentships. Please submit a CV and 1 page cover letter indicating the research programme applied for and status of application, to the School of Ocean Sciences Secretary, Laura Brandish Jones l.brandish@bangor.ac.uk by 31.07.23. You are advised to contact the appropriate Course Director of the MSc course applied for, or Supervisor for an MSc by Research indicating that you intend to apply for the studentship and year of study.

2 available in 2022/23
2 available in 2023/24

The Professor Craig Kensler Studentships for Postgraduate Masters Research cover Tuition fees (Full Time, Home rate) for students undertaking an MSc by Research in 2022/23 or 2023/24.

Applicants who have been offered a place or are submitting an application are eligible to apply for the Studentships. Please submit a CV and 1 page cover letter indicating the research programme applied for and status of application, to the School of Ocean Sciences Secretary, Laura Brandish Jones l.brandish@bangor.ac.uk by 31.07.23. You are advised to contact the appropriate Course Director of the MSc course applied for, or Supervisor for an MSc by Research indicating that you intend to apply for the studentship and year of study.

Psychology

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Welsh and Celtic Studies

No scholarships at present