Scholarships 2012

Cardiff is one of the most successful and popular universities in the UK. The standard of applications is high and competition for places is strong with the vast majority of our students at their first choice university. We wish to recruit the very best students and to help us achieve this we will make around 100 prestigious Cardiff University Scholarships available in 2012.

How much are the scholarships worth?

Each Cardiff University Scholarship is worth £3,000. They are cash payments and are not means tested.

When are the scholarships available?

The Scholarships are available to UK-funded undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2012.

In what subject areas are the scholarships available?

The scholarships are available in the following subject areas:

• Archaeology
• Biosciences
  • Ecology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Zoology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science & Informatics
• Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Engineering
  • Integrated Engineering
  • Electronic & Communication Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Medical Engineering
• German
• Italian
• Physics
• Welsh

Full listing of eligible single and joint honours degree programmes

Who will be eligible for the scholarships?

The scholarships will be awarded to UK students coming to Cardiff University in September 2012 and undertaking one of the degree programmes designated for a scholarship. In order to obtain a scholarship you need to achieve grades AAA at A-level (or alternative qualification equivalent*) and satisfy all aspects of your offer. In addition, you must have accepted the offer of a place to study from Cardiff on a firm basis by 31st July 2012. Terms and conditions regarding eligibility will appear here in early February.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

You don't need to apply for any of these scholarships. As long as you have accepted the offer you have received for a designated degree programme from Cardiff University on a firm basis by 31st July 2012, then you will automatically be considered for an award.

When will I know if I have been successful?

Those who are successful will be notified in writing as soon as possible in September 2012.

If I am successful when will I receive my scholarship?

Successful students will receive £1,500 in their first year, and subject to continuing satisfactory academic performance, the remaining £1,500 will be paid in equal instalments in each of the remaining years of their course.

How can I find out more?

Terms and conditions will appear here in February.

For further advice on scholarships please contact:
Sheila King, tel: 029 2087 9128
Helen Kerrigan, tel: 029 2087 9320
Email: bursariesandscholarships@cardiff.ac.uk

_{* full details of alternative entry qualifications will be detailed in out terms and conditions.}