Aberystwyth University Academic Excellence Award 2026

The Academic Excellence Award rewards academic excellence prior to beginning at the university.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value£2,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAberystwyth University
• School to studyAberystwyth University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£2,000

Requirements

If you choose Aberystwyth and join us in September 2026 and you achieve the following results then you will automatically receive the award:

• Grades AAA at A-level*;
• DDD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma;
• 34 points in the International Baccalaureate;
• A range of additional qualifications are also considered (as long as they appear on the UCAS Tariff Table).

*Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma, to include the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, may be accepted in lieu of one of the A-level grades.

Please note that the minimum grades as noted above must be achieved (ie we are unable to accept anything less than an A grade at A level or a Distinction grade at BTEC level 3).  The best 3 qualifications are considered, which may be a mix of A level and BTEC grades.

Please note that these Awards are only available to UK domiciled applicants.

Please note that Veterinary Science and Nursing applicants follow a specific path for accessing bursaries and are not eligible for this award.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply for an undegraduate degree commencing in September 2026
• The scholarship will be applied automatically

For more details, visit Aberystwyth University Scholarship webpage