Cardiff University International Study Centre Progression Scholarship 2026

The International Study Centre Undergraduate Progression Scholarship offers awards from £2,000 - £3,000 for students progressing from the Cardiff University International Study Centre onto eligible undergraduate degree programmes. Students progressing from the International Foundation Year (IFY) and International Year One (IY1) programmes may be eligible for funding on successful completion of their ISC pathway programme.

• Table of Content
• About Cardiff University
• Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship

The International Study Centre (ISC) Undergraduate Progression Scholarship is:

• a £2,000 award applied per year (applicable on each academic year of study up to 4 years).  ISC International Foundation Year and International Year One students are awarded this upon successful progression to a Cardiff University degree programme and subsequent years.
  OR
• a £3,000 award applied per year (applicable on each academic year of study up to 4 years) for ISC International Foundation Year students who achieve an overall grade of 75% or higher in their IFY programme.
  OR
• a £3,000 award applied per year (applicable on each academic year of study up to 4 years) for ISC International Year One students who achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher in their IY1 programme.

This will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount only and cannot be used in place of any required deposit. No cash alternative is available.

Requirements for Cardiff University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the scholarship you must:

• successfully complete your Cardiff University ISC programme in academic year 2025/26
• be classed as an international student for fee-paying purposes
• be self-financed and not in receipt of non-repayable funding from alternative sources
• be holding an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree* commencing in September 2026
• achieve the conditions of your Cardiff University offer by 7 September 2026
• applicants who do not meet the requirements of their Cardiff University offer will not be eligible for the scholarship even if they are accepted to the university

*All undergraduate programmes in the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Healthcare are excluded from the scheme.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• No separate scholarship application is required. If you are holding an offer for an eligible programme at Cardiff University and meet the criteria as set out in the terms and conditions, you will automatically be awarded the scholarship upon enrolment.

If you are not sure about your eligibility for these scholarships or have any queries, please contact the International Office for advice at [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Cardiff University scholarship webpage.