Application is now open for the Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About Cardiff University and Scholarship
Cardiff University, established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, holds a significant place in the landscape of Welsh higher education. Initially, it was part of the University of Wales, becoming a founding college in 1893. Over the years, the university transformed, merging with the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST) in 1988. From 1996, it operated as the University of Wales College, Cardiff, and in 1999, it adopted the name Cardiff University. In 2005, the university attained independent status, gaining the authority to award its degrees.
Cardiff University is a prominent member of the Russell Group, a consortium of leading research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom. The university’s contributions to academia and research are underscored by the achievements of its academics and alumni. Notable individuals associated with Cardiff University include heads of state or government, Nobel laureates, fellows of prestigious scientific societies, and accomplished professionals across various fields.
In 2013, Cardiff University received recognition for its commitment to supporting LGBT students, earning a place among the best UK universities in this regard, according to the charity Stonewall’s annual Gay by Degree guide. The university’s global standing is evident in rankings, with a joint 168th position in the Best Global Universities list by US News in 2021 and a 164th rank in the SCImago Institutions Rankings in the same year.
To further its commitment to fostering academic excellence and diversity, Cardiff University offers the Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence scholarships for 2024. These scholarships aim to support outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate studies by providing half-fee scholarships to those who demonstrate exceptional academic potential.
Details about Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship:
Scholarship Sponsor: Cardiff University, UK
Scholarship Value: Up to 50% of tuition fee
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): Cardiff University, UK
Eligibility Criteria for Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship
Applicants are advised to meet the following conditions to be qualified for the Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship:
- Students must finance themselves and cannot rely on outside funding sources for non-repayable loans.
- To pay fees, the student must be categorized as an international student.
- When applying for a scholarship, a student must have an offer for a qualified undergraduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2024.
Application Procedure for Cardiff University Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship
International first-year undergraduate students who begin a qualifying program in the fall of 2024 are eligible for the awards. Students who have been offered a spot in an eligible program at Cardiff University will receive an email inviting them to fill out an application, which needs to be turned in by April 5, 2024, at 23:59 UK time. The following questions will be on the application form, and each response must be no more than 200 words:
- What are your grounds for wanting to study at Cardiff University, on your chosen program of study?
- Describe a notable accomplishment in your student life or your working career to date, and explain the effect it had on other people or the organization.
- How would you aid in spreading the word about Cardiff University as a study destination?
- Cardiff University is dedicated to leadership in sustainability and enhancing environmental performance. The school’s vision is to build an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for its community and bring about environmental advantages to Cardiff and the wider world.
- Describe how your future career in your chosen subject area will have a positive influence or contribution to addressing one or more of the United Nations 17 Sustainability Goals.
The Submission Deadline is: April 5, 2024
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