Aberystwyth University Scholarships & Merit Awards

Applicants eligible for the University Scholarship & Merit Award will need to sit two exam papers in the subjects of their choice, which last an hour and a half each. Depending on the marks you achieve in both papers, you could receive up to £1,000 a year and an Unconditional offer. There are 3 levels of award:

University Scholarship – £1,000 per year

We have up to 50 university Scholarships to award to the candidates scoring the highest aggregate marks of both examination papers. Successful candidates receive £1,000 for each year of their course. University Scholarship holders also receive an unconditional offer.

Merit Award – £1,000 in the first year

We offer up to 100 Merit Awards each year to those achieving the next highest aggregate marks of both examination papers. Merit Award holders receive £1,000 during the first year of their course. Merit Award holders also receive an unconditional offer.

Unconditional Offers

Strong performance in the exams can result in the University confirming your place without further conditions, resulting in an unconditional UCAS offer. Candidates who do not receive a Scholarship or Merit Award may be given an unconditional offer on the basis of their strong performance in the Entrance Examinations.

Please note that Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing and Nursing applicants are not eligible to sit the exams.

Please note that eligibility criteria and awards differ for international applicants. For further information, please visit this webpage.