Aberystwyth University - Academic Excellence Award

Academic Excellence Award

You receive £2,000 (about 2,300 EUR) in your first year of a bachelor's degree at Aberystwyth University in Wales. It is a one-off reward for strong exam results before you start, paid in instalments while you study full time. There is no separate application: the money is granted automatically once you meet the grades and enrol.

Who can apply

• University: You study full time for a bachelor's degree at Aberystwyth University, with 120 credits per year.
• Where you live: You are based in the UK. International students cannot apply.
• Field of study: Almost all undergraduate subjects qualify. Veterinary Science and Nursing do not.
• Entry point: You start in year 1. Courses shorter than 3 years do not qualify, and neither do students transferring into year 2 or 3.
• Grades: You reach at least one of these: AAA at A-level, DDD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, 34 points in the International Baccalaureate, or an equivalent UCAS tariff from other listed qualifications. Your best 3 qualifications count, and a mix of A-level and BTEC is allowed. Nothing below an A at A-level or a Distinction at BTEC Level 3 is accepted. A grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (including the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate) can replace one A-level grade.

How to apply

You do not apply. If you choose Aberystwyth, enrol in September and reach the required grades, the award is granted automatically.