OpenFieldVice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Bangor's most prestigious merit award for incoming international postgraduate students demonstrating academic distinction, community engagement, and clear research direction.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree (top 10% of graduating cohort)
- English language proficiency
- Met university English proficiency conditions
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Compelling personal statement describing leadership accomplishments and academic objectives
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to £10,000 tuition fee discount for outstanding international postgraduate applicants
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct credit towards tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual scholarship competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bangor University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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