Bursaries
We recognise that financial and other personal circumstances can have an impact on your decision to apply to university.
We offer a range of bursaries to help with the costs of studying with us.
| Award | Who may be eligible? | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff University Bursary | Full-time undergraduate students from lower-income households who qualify for UK funding for living costs | £500 per academic year |
| Together at Cardiff Bursary | Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are care leavers, estranged, military experienced and young adult carers | £1,000 per academic year |
| Asylum Seekers Opportunity Award | Asylum seekers and children of asylum seekers (six awards available) | Cost of tuition and a non-repayable grant of £4,000 |
| Next Step Bursary | Students who have completed the University’s Widening Participation Scheme, and whose household income is below £35,000 | Either a £1,000 Cardiff University residency fee discount or a £500 travel bursary in your first year |
| NHS bursary | Home UK-funded students on eligible courses, who commit to working in Wales post-qualification, may be eligible for this bursary of statutory funding | It covers tuition fees in full, plus £1,000 per year for living costs |
| Cardiff University Ceredigion Bursary | Cardiff University offers holders who are Welsh-speaking, residing in Ceredigion, from a low-income background and under 25 years old when they enrol in September 2026 | The bursary will provide £6,250 annually for three years as a stipend towards living costs, a total of £18,750 |
| The Skidmore Bursary in Mathematics | Cardiff University offers holders applying to the School of Mathematics from a low-income background. Preference will be given to those studying at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr – students from other schools may still apply | The bursary will provide £20,000 annually for three years of study, covering tuition fees and a stipend towards living costs |
If you are a continuing student with us, please check the student intranet for your cohort year bursary details.
For more details on any of the above awards, contact:
Student Money Support
Student Finance Guide 2026
Student finance guide for UK students.
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