Entrance Scholarships and Merit Awards
Since our foundation in 1872, the University has received generous donations and bequests which make it possible to financially assist students through the annual award of about 50 Entrance Scholarships and some 250 Merit Awards.
Do you think the hard work you've put into your studies up to now deserves some recognition? If so, you should look into our Entrance Scholarship and Merit Award competition. Winning a Scholarship at Aberystwyth University gives you the following benefits:
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Up to £1,200 a year for EVERY YEAR of your studies
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The security of an UNCONDITIONAL offer to study with us
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GUARANTEED accommodation in a University residence for the duration of your course
Students who do not receive a Scholarship, but whose performance in these examinations is deserving of recognition, are offered Merit Awards which comprise: £1,000, payable in your first year of study, together with an Unconditional offer.
How do I apply?
- The Entrance Scholarship and Merit Award competition requires you to sit two exams in two different subjects - we have 36 to choose from.
- The exams take place in February of every year, and can either be taken at Aberystwyth, or at your school or college.
- You will need to return an Entrance Scholarship Application Form to us by 15th January. We will email you to confirm that we have received your application form. Please contact us one week after sending your application form to us if you have not received an acknowledgement - this is your only proof that we have received your form.
- Applicants wishing to sit the examinations outside of the UK should complete the relevant application form at the bottom of the page - please note that the closing date for such applications is 30th December.
- Remember to liaise with your Examinations Officer to ensure you are both aware of the exam arrangements, what papers you will be sitting etc.
- Dates of the examinations in 2013 are:
Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, and Thursday 7th February
- If you are deferring your application to 2014, you can sit the exams in 2013 (and defer any award you receive) or in February 2014.
- If you want an idea of the kind of questions which may be asked, have a look through our past Entrance Scholarship Exam Papers.
- Full regulations for the Entrance Scholarship and Merit Award competition can be viewed in the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards brochure
- Information for Schools and Colleges
Entrance Scholarship Application Forms
- For applicants wishing to sit the examinations in Poland - ES App Form Poland
- For applicants wishing to sit the examinations in Bulgaria - ES App Form Bulgaria
- For applicants wishing to sit the examinations at an approved examination centre overseas - ES App Form Overseas