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Academi Gymraeg Betty Campbell Scholarship

The Betty Campbell Scholarship offers to fund up to £1,000 to eligible students studying through the medium of Welsh.

Application deadline: 9 February 2024

The scholarship is open to all students who are studying 20 credits or more through the medium of Welsh and we particularly encourage students who may face obstacles or uncertainty with respect to studying through the medium of Welsh at university level.

In naming this new award for 2023, we aim to pay tribute to a remarkable individual for whom inclusivity was inherent to all her work in education and who dedicated her life to fighting inequality. We aim to ensure that her values, and her enthusiasm for Wales, its history and culture as part of Cardiff’s global story are an inspiration for our work in Yr Academi Gymraeg.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship you must:

  • be eligible for UK student funding for living costs (as defined in the student support funding regulations)
  • be enrolled on an undergraduate course at Cardiff University
  • be studying 20 credits or more through the medium of Welsh
  • complete the application form by the required deadline
  • follow the guidelines below and accept the terms and conditions

Students can apply for the scholarship in any year of undergraduate study. You can apply for the scholarship before making your module choices if you know that your course offers modules through the medium of Welsh.

Find out more about the courses you can study through the medium of Welsh.

All students are welcome to apply and we particularly encourage applications from students with the following characteristics:

  • Black, Asian, minority ethnic individuals
  • a low-income background
  • first in the family to speak and write Welsh fluently

Award amounts

The university will award up to eight full (3-year) scholarships each year.

Awards will be up to a maximum of £1,000 per year:

  • £500 for 20 credits of Welsh medium study
  • £1,000 for 40 credits of Welsh medium study

The arrangements for payment will be detailed when the awards are made but will be paid after your module choices are confirmed. You will need to make a new application each year that you are eligible.

Our expectations

More than anything, we want you to make the most of your studies, and enjoy being part of the Welsh-speaking and broader student community at Cardiff University. We encourage all students to participate in extra-curricular student opportunities to enhance the learning experience and to be best prepared for whatever you decide to do after your studies are complete.

Students who receive this scholarship will be given support to explore opportunities to contribute to the work of Academi Gymraeg, or engage with other Welsh language Student Ambassador roles.

Students must complete Welsh language modules to be eligible for scholarship funds in the following academic year.

Dedicated support

Students who receive this scholarship will be given support to explore opportunities to contribute to the work of Academi Gymraeg, or engage with other Welsh language Student Ambassador roles.

Application process

You must complete the application form by 9 February 2024.

To be considered for the scholarship you must include a written statement of up to 500 words responding to two or more of the following questions. Please write within the statement how you match one of more of the eligibility criteria:

  • What does the Welsh language mean to you?
  • Why is it important to you to be part of the Welsh-speaking community at Cardiff University?
  • How do you think being part of the Welsh-speaking community at Cardiff University will enhance your university experience?
  • What is the main challenge for you to study through the medium of Welsh and how might you overcome that challenge?
  • Why is it important that you complete part or all of your studies through the medium of Welsh?

Terms and conditions

To receive a scholarship, students must accept the terms and conditions:

  1. A student must be fully enrolled and in attendance before a payment can be made.
  2. All scholars may be required to have their name (and potentially photograph and profile) included in university publicity material.
  3. Scholarships will be withdrawn in the following circumstances:
    1. a student withdraws from the university
    2. a student transfers from a qualifying course or is no longer taking the required number of credits through the medium of Welsh
  4. Scholarships will be suspended during an interruption of study.
  5. Any student who defers their application to 2024-25 will be considered under any schemes available at that time.
  6. Final decisions on offering or cancellation of scholarships will rest with Academi Gymraeg panel.

Contact

For more information about the Betty Campbell Scholarship please contact: academi@cardiff.ac.uk

All communication regarding the scholarship will be via the students Cardiff University email address. Any queries or appeals concerning the scheme should be sent to academi@cardiff.ac.uk