Student Scholarships and Funding for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Law Scholarships for international LLB students
We offer two types of scholarship to international students (excluding students from the European Union): first, we offer a £1,000 Entrance Bursary to those who achieve excellence at A-level or the equivalent and who enter in the first year of the M100 programme; and second, we offer Merit Scholarships of up to £10,000 to those who achieve outstanding academic performance whilst studying on the LLB programme at Cardiff. See Terms and conditions.
In addition to Entrance Bursaries, £31,000 was awarded to 17 scholarship winners in 2011.
Who is eligible for the award of an Entrance Bursary?
A £1,000 Entrance Bursary will be awarded to all students (EU not included) who enrol in the first year of the M100 LLB programme as full fee-paying students of international fee status, having achieved AAA at A-level or the local equivalent. (Students whose fees are paid by a sponsor are not eligible for this bursary.)
Who is eligible for a Merit Scholarship?
The Merit Scholarships are available to first and second year undergraduate students who are enrolled on the M100 LLB programme as full fee-paying students of international fee status. (Students whose fees are paid by a sponsor are not eligible for a scholarship.)
How much are the Merit Scholarships worth?
The scholarships are worth £1,000, £3,000 or £5,000 and can be earned in successive years. The maximum scholarship payable is £10,000 over the two years.
What are the criteria for award of the Merit Scholarships?
- The £1,000 scholarship will be awarded to students who achieve an average of 60-64% in their assessments at the end of either their first or second year of their degree.
- The £3,000 scholarship will be awarded to those who achieve an average of 65-69%.
- The £5,000 scholarship will be awarded to to those who achieve an average of 70% or more.
How do I apply for a bursary or scholarship?
Students do not need formally to apply for these awards. All eligible students will automatically be considered.
When will I know if I have been successful?
Students who are eligible for a bursary or scholarship will receive a letter following publication of their results in the assessments at the end of the academic year.
If I am successful, when will I receive my award?
The award of a bursary or scholarship will result in the appropriate reduction in fees for the following academic year of study.
Please also see the University’s Funding and Scholarship Search database at www.cardiff.ac.uk/searchforfunding, which also lists other potential funding opportunities.
