University Level Funding
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The scholarship offers up to £1,500 to support talented graduates from Welsh Universities with an interest in language, literature, history and antiquities of Wales.
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The Llewelyn Williams Postgraduate Studentship enables research in Welsh History, including Welsh laws and economic aspects of Welsh life. The scholarship offers up to £7,000 to support talented History, Law and Economics graduates with an interest in postgraduate research in a Welsh University.
(Y Werin Legacy Fund)
The scholarship offers up to £2,000 to support talented graduates from Welsh Universities with an interest in Journalism or International Affairs.
91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is a member of the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and as such committed to gender equality and diversity, and to creating and promoting an inclusive culture for staff and students at all levels. The Inclusive Bangor scholarships are to support graduating students in continuing their studies at Bangor - particularly in areas where our student numbers show an underrepresentation of certain groups. These Scholarships are for a masters degree (taught or by research) in any discipline. One scholarship per College will be awarded.
What’s included?
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
For more information please contact: athenaswan@bangor.ac.uk
Registered UK students (excluding students from Wales and NHS funded) may be eligible for a Postgraduate Taught Access Bursary. The bursary is intended for undergraduate students (in the 2023-24 academic year) who progress to a postgraduate taught programme of study at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï in 2024-25. It is also intended for those that do not already have a postgraduate qualification and are unemployed prior to starting a postgraduate taught programme of study at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
A bursary will be awarded to:
- students who as an undergraduates in 2023-24 received the maximum means tested student funding.
- students who were unemployed immediately before starting their postgraduate studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Were you :
- in receipt of one of the following as an undergraduate student during the 2023-24 academic year:
- Means Tested Maintenance Grant
- Means Tested Maintenance Loan
- an Estrangement Bursary
- a Care Experienced Bursary
- unemployed immediately before starting a postgraduate course at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance / Income Support / Universal Credit.
Application Process
Students should contact the Money Support Unit for an application form, returning the completed form with evidence of their 2023-24 student finance award, a bursary or welfare benefits award letter.
For more information and to request and application form, contact the Money Support Unit.
Bangor's Sports Scholarship scheme aims to recognise and support sporting excellence and achievement. The Scholarships, which are worth up to £3,000 a year, aren't limited to any particular sport or to students on any specific courses.
External
Fitness Savvy Scholarships
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
The is all about alternative sources of funding - especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject or nationality.
The contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application. To assist our students, 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has purchased a licence to the Guide, and so it’s free for all Bangor students and staff to use!
If you are a prospective student who has applied to 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ, please email to get an access PIN.
FindaMasters.com Scholarship
Masters scholarship on offer from FindAMasters.com. Available for all subject areas at any university currently listed on FindAMasters.com. .
FindaPhD.com Scholarship
PhD scholarship on offer from FindAPhD.com. Available for all subjects at any university currently listed on FindAPhD.com. .
Other Scholarships and Endowments
Loans
PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk
- is a website that brings together all the different types of funding for intending postgraduates in one place, so you can view funding from general sources alongside university opportunities and funding.
Postgrad Solutions Bursary
Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click to apply.
91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2025 in the following pathway subject areas.
- Bilingualism/Linguistics
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Criminology and Law
- Sociology/Science and Technology Studies
- Data Science, Health and Wellbeing
- Education
- Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy
- Economics
- Management and Business
- Environmental Planning
Entry Criteria:  â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Duration of study: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration of study varies from 3.5 to 4.5 years full time (or part time equivalent). â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Research in practice placement: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International Eligibility: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements. â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:  
WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Assessment: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions 
How to apply: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Applications should be received no later than 11/12/24 including all required documents. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All applications should be submitted using the following links (please use the correct email address for the pathway being submitted to:
- Bilingualism/Linguistics – bilingwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Psychology – psychwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Sport and Exercise Science – spexwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Criminology and Law – crimwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Sociology/Science and Technology Studies – socwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Data Science, Health and Wellbeing -dshwbwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Education eduwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy – socialworkwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Economics econwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Management and Business businesswgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Environmental Planning envirowgsss@bangor.ac.uk
Please include the following documents with your application: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Academic CV (two pages maximum)
- 2 academic or professional references (candidates must approach referees themselves and include references with their application. The reference must detail the applicant’s research strengths).
- Degree certificates and Transcripts (including translations if applicable) â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- If relevant, proof of English Language Competency (see institutional requirements for entry) 
Funding: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend of in line with (currently £19,237) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a on top of your studentship. â¶Ä¯â€¯
Postgraduate Opportunities by Main Subject Area
See which subject-specific Postgraduate scholarships, studentships and bursaries are offered by the Academic Schools.
- Business
- Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
- Educational Sciences
- Health Sciences
- History, Heritage and Archaeology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
- Law, Criminology and Social Sciences
- Media
- Medical Sciences
- Medicine
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Ocean Sciences
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Welsh and Celtic Studies
Business
91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2025 in the following pathway subject areas.
- Bilingualism/Linguistics
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Criminology and Law
- Sociology/Science and Technology Studies
- Data Science, Health and Wellbeing
- Education
- Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy
- Economics
- Management and Business
- Environmental Planning
Entry Criteria:  â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Duration of study: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration of study varies from 3.5 to 4.5 years full time (or part time equivalent). â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Research in practice placement: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International Eligibility: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements. â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:  
WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Assessment: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions 
How to apply: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Applications should be received no later than 11/12/24 including all required documents. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All applications should be submitted using the following links (please use the correct email address for the pathway being submitted to:
- Bilingualism/Linguistics – bilingwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Psychology – psychwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Sport and Exercise Science – spexwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Criminology and Law – crimwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Sociology/Science and Technology Studies – socwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Data Science, Health and Wellbeing -dshwbwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Education eduwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy – socialworkwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Economics econwgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Management and Business businesswgsss@bangor.ac.uk
- Environmental Planning envirowgsss@bangor.ac.uk
Please include the following documents with your application: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Academic CV (two pages maximum)
- 2 academic or professional references (candidates must approach referees themselves and include references with their application. The reference must detail the applicant’s research strengths).
- Degree certificates and Transcripts (including translations if applicable) â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- If relevant, proof of English Language Competency (see institutional requirements for entry) 
Funding: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend of in line with (currently £19,237) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a on top of your studentship. â¶Ä¯â€¯
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Educational Sciences
The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Priority Subject Incentive Scheme is a legal scheme made by the Welsh Ministers. The scheme makes provision for eligible students who undertake a postgraduate ITE programme in specified subjects (priority subjects) to access this incentive. Under this scheme an incentive grant of £15,000 is available to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for an ITE priority subject grant, a person must hold a degree qualification of 2.2 or higher and be studying wholly or mainly in one of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design & Technology
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
- Physics
- Welsh
The Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive Scheme is an incentive paid to eligible persons who complete an accredited secondary postgraduate ITE programme in Wales that enables them to teach through the medium of Welsh or teach Welsh as a subject.
A total of £5000 for eligible student teachers paid in two instalments:
i. £2,500 for eligible persons on completion of an eligible secondary postgraduate ITE programme in Wales leading to QTS;
ii. £2,500 for eligible persons on successful completion of induction at a maintained Welsh-medium or bilingual secondary school or teaching Welsh in any maintained secondary setting in Wales.
91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2025 in the following pathway subject areas.
- Bilingualism/Linguistics
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Criminology and Law
- Sociology/Science and Technology Studies
- Data Science, Health and Wellbeing
- Education
- Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy
- Economics
- Management and Business
- Environmental Planning
Entry Criteria:  â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Duration of study: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration of study varies from 3.5 to 4.5 years full time (or part time equivalent). â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Research in practice placement: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International Eligibility: â¶Ä¯&²