Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarships for Welsh medium study

The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is an independent body, with responsibilities for planning and funding Welsh medium provision within the entire higher education sector in partnership with all the universities of Wales.

The aim of the Scholarship scheme is to offer financial support to students studying through the medium of Welsh.  There are two levels of award, depending on the number of credits available to study through the medium of Welsh.  It is possible to hold a Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship alongside any Aberystwyth University awards.  Click here to search through our study schemes, and see if the course you are interested in is eligible.

 

Lead Scholarships - £1,000 a year

The Lead Scholarship scheme is for students studying for degrees which include at least 240 credits through the medium of Welsh.  In order to be eligible for the Lead Scholarship, students must study at least 80 credits through the medium of Welsh each year.  These Scholarships are worth £3,000 over three years (where a course includes a year of study abroad, that year will not be paid).  A list of eligible courses can be found on the Coleg's website.  The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the results of Aberystwyth’s Entrance Scholarship examinations.

How to apply: You can download an application form from the Coleg's  website.  It must be returned to the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol by 15th January 2013.  You must also apply to sit our Entrance Scholarship examinations.  The exams will be held on the 5th, 6th and 7th of February 2013, and can be taken at your school/college or at Aberystwyth.

 

Incentive Scholarships - £500 a year

The Incentive Scholarship scheme is for students studying for degrees which include at least 120 credits through the medium of Welsh.  In order to be eligible for the Incentive Scholarship, students must study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh each year.  These Scholarships are worth £1,500 over three years (where a course includes a year of study abroad, that year will not be paid).  A list of eligible courses can be found on the Coleg's website.  The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the content of the application form.

How to apply: You can download an application form from the Coleg's website.  It must be returned to the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol by the date they advertise.