The Welsh Bursary Scheme

This information is for students who would like to know more about the additional financial support package being introduced by the Welsh Assembly Government, in the form of bursary awards from universities and colleges in Wales.

From September 2007, universities and colleges in Wales, charging flexible fees, are committed to providing additional support for students under a new Welsh Bursary Scheme.

If you are a new full time higher education student who started a higher education course in Wales in or after September 2006, regardless of where you come from in the UK, you will be considered for a means tested (income assessed) Welsh National Bursary by your institution. In Academic Year 07/08, this award will be set at £305. For Academic Year 08/09 the award has increased to £310. This award will be administered and paid by universities and colleges participating in the Welsh Bursary Scheme.

Individual institutions may also be offering increased or additional bursary and scholarship awards. Ask your chosen university or college for further details, or use the links below to find out more.