The Beacon Scholarship for African Students at Cardiff University 2025

We are proud to be a partner university of The Beacon Scholarship scheme for undergraduate courses.

The Beacon Scholarship is a change-maker programme that offers access for financially disadvantaged students from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to undergraduate programmes of study at world-class schools and universities.

The scholarship is awarded to students from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda looking to study a 3-4 year undergraduate course (excluding medicine).The programme includes leadership training and development, an away and home country mentor network, and a goal-setting performance management system.

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

About Cardiff University

Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a public research university located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Founded in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, it became one of the founding colleges of the University of Wales in 1893, and in 1997 received (but held in abeyance) its own degree-awarding powers. It adapted the public name of Cardiff University in 1999, and in 2005 this became its legal name as it left the University of Wales to become an independent University awarding its own degrees. It is the third oldest university institution in Wales an... continue reading

Cardiff University The Beacon Scholarship

Application Deadline	12 Jan 2025
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	Cardiff University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Cardiff University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Cardiff University The Beacon Scholarship

Tuition and maintenance fees are split three ways, with a third coming from the university partner, a third from Beacon, and a third from the scholar's parents, sponsor or guardians.

Requirements for Cardiff University The Beacon Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for this scheme, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Their normal residence is in Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
• Leadership capabilities:
  • Academic excellence
  • Achievement in sport, music or drama
  • Social influence and communication
  • Citizenship
• A capacity to study independently overseas
• Financial need for study, ie annual gross household income not exceeding £80,000 (US$100,000)
• That they are aged 18-21
• A commitment to return to their home country within one month of degree completion

If a candidate is seeking to apply for The Beacon Scholarship for entry into Cardiff University, they will need to already have received an offer to study from the university.

Application Deadline

January 12, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Cardiff University on beaconchangemakers.com to apply

For more details visit: Cardiff University website.