Master's Excellence Scholarships

We’re delighted to confirm that the Master’s Excellence Scholarships scheme for 2023/24 is now open for applications.

 

We are committed to investing up to a total of £500,000 in this high-value competitive scholarship scheme to support UK students who are planning to start an eligible Master's programme in 2023/24.

 

The Scholarships are each worth £3,000 and will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount.

 

 

Other funding

 

You can be eligible for a Master's Excellence Scholarship even if you receive:

• funding for master’s study from Student Finance Wales or England
• Welsh Government bursaries for Master’s students
• any loan-based funding, such as the Postgraduate Loan distributed by Student Finance Wales and England.
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You will not be eligible to receive the Master’s Excellence Scholarship if you are also receiving full funding for your tuition fees from any other scholarships, bursaries or sponsorship body (such as your home country’s Government, charity or a private organisation).

 

Deferred entry

 

Scholarships are to be used for entry in the academic year 2023/24 only and cannot be used for 2024/25 entry or beyond.

 

If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year. It can also not be used by those already on a postgraduate programme.

 

Browse our programmes by A-Z.

 

If you are not sure about your eligibility for these scholarships or have any queries, please email for advice at studentconnect@cardiff.ac.uk.

 

Applications received after the first deadline will not be considered until after the second deadline. Applications received after the second deadline will not be considered.

 

You must also ensure that we receive your programme application, including references and transcripts, by the same deadline date in order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

 

 

How to apply

 

Applications are made through the Online Applicant Portal. Once your application to a programme of study has been accepted a link to the application form for the Master's Excellence Scholarships will be available on the SIMS Online Applicant Portal.

 

New applicants will get login details for the Online Applicant Portal emailed to them. Current and previous students will be able to log in using their existing login details and can find the scholarship application link in the 'My Application' screen of SIMS.

 

The Application form will remain accessible until the second scholarship application deadline. If the application form is not available, please email studentconnect@cardiff.ac.uk so that we may advise.

 

We will only consider one application per application which will be the last one submitted.

 

There are guidance notes for completing the application form below.

 

Please contact the Admissions Office should you experience any problems with the submission.

 

 

Accepting an offer

 

Scholarships need to be accepted within a week of formal notification. Scholarships not accepted will be reallocated. Please ensure you check your contact email regularly.

 

 

Terms and conditions

 

Offer conditions

 

• The Scholarship offer is contingent upon completed enrolment in the programme specified in the scholarship application. If your offer to study is not accepted by Thursday 31 August 2023 then scholarship offers may be withdrawn.
• The Scholarship offer is also contingent upon any additional conditions outlined in your scholarship offer email.
• Acceptance of these terms and conditions is required before the scholarship will be awarded.
• The Terms and Conditions must be accepted by the date specified in your scholarship offer email.
• You will be expected to have arrived and enrolled at Cardiff University by the start date set out in your offer to study letter or the date specified by your academic School.
• The scholarship is only applicable to the programme specified in your scholarship application form. Scholarships are not transferable between individuals and can only be used for a taught Master’s degree or a Master of Research (MRes) degree at Cardiff University.
• All decisions made by the Panel shall be considered final and are not subject to appeal. Due to the large number of applications received, no feedback will be made available.

 

 

Your scholarship

 

• The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee discount and no monies will be paid directly to you. The scholarship will reduce the amount payable to the University. The remainder of the tuition fee is then payable according to our tuition fee policy.
• The scholarship amount is £3,000 for a 180-credit taught Master’s degree.
• You are expected to fund the remaining balance of your studies from other sources.
• The Master’s Excellence Scholarships are available for a maximum of one academic year for full-time programmes, and two academic years for part-time students. Students studying a course which lasts longer than one year full-time or two years part-time will not receive any further funding for or in additional years.
• For part-time programmes, the scholarship outlined in 2.2 is applied pro-rata over two years of study.
• There is no cash substitute, transfer facility or any other variation from the tuition fee discount for the scholarship.
• You are liable for all other costs associated with your study that are not expressly covered in your scholarship offer letter.
• The scholarships are only available to self-funded students. If you are in receipt of full or partial tuition fee funding from another sponsorship body (such as your home country’s government or a private organisation) you will be required to refund the scholarship to Cardiff University up to the amount covered by your sponsorship body. This does not include funding in the form of a loan.

 

 

Your responsibilities

 

• You are expected to commence your studies at Cardiff University in the 2023/24 academic year. This scholarship cannot be deferred to future years. If you are unable to attend in the 2023/24 academic year, a new scholarship application will be required for consideration for any future scholarship.
• You are expected to complete your course within the standard advertised duration. In the case of an interruption to your studies, the scholarship cannot be transferred to future years.
• You will be subject to and must comply fully with, Cardiff University’s rules and regulations, together with all academic and other terms and conditions associated with your study programme.
• You will need to pay the remainder of your tuition fee according to our tuition fee policy.
• You will be expected to participate in public relations and ambassadorial activities on a voluntary basis during your time at Cardiff University. These may include (but are not limited to) interviews, photo opportunities and attendance at events, but will not interfere with your studies. It is anticipated that voluntary activities will not exceed 50 hours throughout the duration of your studies.

 

 

Termination

 

• Cardiff University shall have the right at any time, and at its sole discretion, to terminate your scholarship in the event that you:
  • Are found to be in breach of any Cardiff University rules or regulations including, but not limited to, the University’s Academic Regulations.
  • Engage in improper conduct which is deemed by Cardiff University to be inconsistent with its operation and ethos.
  • Are found to be in material breach of the scholarship terms and conditions as set out in this agreement.
  • Fail to progress your academic studies at a satisfactory level.
• Any such termination shall be at Cardiff University’s sole discretion and without liability to the University.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.