Veterinary Science (BVSc) - Scholarships and Bursaries available for Applicants

Applicants to the Veterinary Science (BVSc) course follow a specific path for accessing bursaries. We are pleased to offer the following. To view our scholarships and bursaries for current veterinary science students, visit our webpage. 

RVC means-tested Bursary

These are administered by the Royal Veterinary College. Please refer to Royal Veterinary College means-tested Bursary.

Defi Fet Scholarship - £500 a year

This scholarship is available to high-performing students who undertake their studies through the medium of Welsh over the five years of their degree. They will receive £500 a year and mentoring from an experienced mentor in the field in Wales. Applicants must apply before they commence at Aberystwyth University.  While at Aberystwyth University, scholarship holders must study at least 40 credits a year through the medium of Welsh. They are also expected to participate in Welsh medium (WM) activities, assist in teaching Welsh to fellow students, write assessments in Welsh and complete more than 50% of their Animal husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS) at WM farms. While at RVC, scholarship holders must undertake more than 50% of their Clinical Extra Mural Studies (EMS) in Wales in a Welsh or Welsh/English bilingual environment.  Placement hosts will certify the Welsh medium aspects. One scholarship is available annually. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Excellent school / university grades
  • Motivation to study through the medium of Welsh assessed via a written piece of 500 words on a set subject
  • Teacher recommendation
  • Holding Aberystwyth University as first choice, including proof of this

The application form for 2026 entry is now live.

Vet Start Bursaries - £500

If you attended secondary school or college in Wales, you can request your Head of Sixth Form to nominate you for a Vet Start Bursary worth £500 during your first year of study.

We have 4 of these bursaries available, with 2 being reserved for first language Welsh speakers.

In order to be considered, you must complete the Application Form by 31 May 2026. 

Welsh Medium Study Bursaries - £400 a year

Students who register on modules including at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh, and who submit designated assignments in Welsh, will receive £400 for each year they do so.

There is no need to apply for this bursary - it will be awarded automatically to eligible students.

Students are encouraged to apply for as many bursaries as they wish but the university reserves the right to prioritise applications from students who have not already received one of the Vet School awards.

Students enrolled on the Veterinary Science course also have access to the full range of services offered by our Student Support & Careers Services, including the Hardship Fund.