International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

The scheme is open to all Non-EU Swansea Alumni candidates applying for a Taught Master's or Research degree in any subject area. The definition of ‘alumni' is candidates who have successfully completed a ‘full' degree programme at Swansea University for example: students who have qualified with a Bachelor degree applying for a postgraduate Taught or Research programme or a Taught Masters' student applying for Research programme. The following candidates are NOT eligible for an Alumni Bursary: Exchange students Visiting/Associate students (including English Language students) The College, Swansea University Foundation/Pre-Master's Programme students CELTA students, GDL and LPC students Students qualifying with an ‘exit' qualification Students upgrading from MPhil to PhD. Eligibility: Non-EU Alumni only will be eligible The Non-EU Alumni Bursary is only available to students who have met the minimum academic requirement for an award (see above table for details) Alumni Bursaries are available for both full and part-time study. For students studying part-time, the award will be made on a pro-rata basis Students must have satisfactorily completed the original degree programme that they were admitted to at Swansea University (excludes ‘fall-back' qualifications). Students with First Class will receive £5,000 per year Second Class, First division will receive £3,000 per year Second Class, Second division will receive £1,000 per year. Taught Masters to Research Degree £3,000 per year. Admissions will advise applicants on their offer letter if they are eligible for the award. Students in receipt of a part-scholarship (up to 50% of full tuition fee) may be considered for an alumni award.