Funding and Finance for global opportunities

Students abroad in 2021/22 can apply for any or all of the following bursaries (but you can only be awarded ONE). All bursaries are subject to availability and a successful year/semester abroad application:

Erasmus KA103 bursary - for Erasmus participant countries
For students studying or working in EU member states and Erasmus participating countries
Grant rate varies by host country and placement type
Study placements must be at least 90 days duration, work placements must be at least 60 days duration.
Enhanced bursary rates for eligible students as assessed against the WP criteria described below
Full details of funding eligibility and restrictions as per handbook provided by UK National Agency

Erasmus KA107 bursary 
For students studying at University of Houston (up to 10 full year students). Study placements must be at least 90 days duration.
Full details of funding eligibility and restrictions as per handbook provided by UK National Agency

Turing programme bursary 
For students studying or working abroad for 4 weeks to 12 months.
Enhanced bursary rates for eligible students as assessed against the WP criteria described below

Global Opportunities Bursary
Students studying at one of our non-Erasmus partners are entitled to apply for this bursary (excluding Texas, see below)
£1000 (payable in 2 instalments, £750 plus £250)

Texas Strategic Partnership (TSP) Bursary
Students studying at one of the Texas partner universities
£1200 (payable in 2 instalments, £900 plus £300)

The Go Global team will check all students’ eligibility for widening participation (WP) supplements. If you are eligible to receive WP funding and abroad in 2021/22, you can also apply for either:

Widening Participation supplement
integrated into Erasmus KA103 and Turing grant rates
or additional bursary alongside any of the bursaries detailed above.

or

Santander WP supplement
Additional bursary alongside any of the bursaries detailed above
Competitive, limited funding.

Eligibility criteria for widening participation supplements

Widening Participation supplement criteria
To be considered for additional WP funding or an enhanced bursary rate where applicable, students abroad in 2021/22 must meet at least one of the following criteria. This criteria is checked against existing University systems and records.

Annual household income of less than £25,000* (checked against 21/22 Student Finance application or NHS Bursary Application, based on family household income. Consent to share must have been granted as part of the Student Finance application)
Care Leaver status
Care Giver status
Estranged student status
Refugee status
Asylum seeker status
First generation of your family to attend university
First international experience (for Santander WP supplement)
First professional/graduate level work experience (for Santander WP supplement)

 *increases to £30,000 for Erasmus, Global Opportunities and Texas Strategic Partnership Bursaries

Different funding streams may assess different WP criteria

All summer programmes are offered subject to full travel approval. Students will be required to complete the university’s international travel approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and receive any associated funding. Swansea University’s travel cover is in place for students whose travel plans have been approved by the university. However, Swansea University’s travel cover does not cover any disruption arising out of Covid-19. Students are therefore responsible for any potential financial loss resulting from disruption caused by Covid-19. For full details of the University’s travel cover, please visit https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/finance/insurance-information/travel-cover/.

Students enrolled at Swansea University can apply for funding through the Go Global team. The total amount of funding awarded to a student cannot exceed the total cost of participation. The cost of participation accounts for the programme costs plus additional costs such as flights and accommodation. Funding is available to all students enrolled at Swansea University, excluding final year UG students unless continuing to PG study. Additional funding is available for WP students*.

There are a number of bursaries available, listed below, and students may be awarded one or more bursaries. Details of specific amounts can be found on individual summer programme pages. To apply for funding, download the Go Global Funding Application Form, tick any or all of the relevant bursaries and return to studyabroad@swansea.ac.uk. Please note, funding is limited, subject to change and subject to full travel approval being granted.

Global Wales Discover - Welsh students only

• All activity needs to be completed before 31 August 2022
• Programme must be a minimum 2 weeks duration
• Participants must be Welsh
• All destinations are eligible for funding
• Virtual programmes are eligible for funding
• Priority will be given to Widening Participation students. 
• To confirm eligibility, you will need to provide a copy of your Student Finance Wales funding statement 
• If you are awarded Global Wales Discover funding, you cannot be awarded Turing Scheme funding also

Turing Scheme - open to all students

• All activity needs to be completed before 31 August 2022
• Programme must be a minimum 2 weeks duration
• In-person programmes only
• Eligible countries: Fiji, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Costa Rica, USA, France, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, Austria
• Bursary rate dependent on destination and duration of programme
• Travel grant available for Widening Participation students
• If you are awarded Turing Scheme funding, you cannot be awarded Global Wales Discover funding also
  
  

Santander - open to all students - £500 bursary

• All destinations are eligible for funding
• Priority will be given to Widening Participation students
• Additional WP criteria for Santander includes if this will be your first international experience or first professional experience
• You can apply via the Santander Becas portal (you will need to register with your Swansea University email address)
  
  

David and Christopher Lewis Foundation - open to all students - up to £1000

• Eligible destinations: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore
• In-person programmes only
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration
  
  

Florence and Don McGregor Bursary - open to all students - up to £1000

• Eligible destinations: Asia
• In-person programmes only
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration
  
  

Go Global Bursary

• Total amount awarded will be depend on your programme cost, programme duration and WP status
• x30 bursaries of £250 available
• x30 bursaries of £500 available
• x30 bursaries of £1000 available
• x30 bursaries of £1500 available
• Virtual programmes are also eligible for funding
  
  

Return to Summer Programmes information page

To be considered for additional WP funding, students abroad in 2021/22 must meet at least one of the following criteria. Students are only WP eligible if their status can be confirmed against existing University systems and records:

• Annual household income of less than £30,000 (checked against 21/22 Student Finance application or NHS Bursary Application, based on family household income. Consent to share must have been granted as part of the Student Finance application)
• First generation of your family to attend university (checked against university records)
• Care Leaver status (checked with Campus Life team)
• Care Giver status (checked with Campus Life team)
• Estranged student status (checked with Campus Life team)
• Refugee status (checked with Campus Life team)
• Asylum seeker status (checked with Campus Life team)
• First international experience (for Santander WP supplement only)
• First professional/graduate level work experience (for Santander WP supplement only)

Different funding streams may assess different WP criteria

Tuition Fees
If you are spending a year abroad as part of your degree, then you will pay a reduced rate of your usual tuition fees to Swansea University for that year (15% for study placements and 20% for year in industry placements). If you are spending a semester abroad, you will pay your usual tuition fees to Swansea University. Visit https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/ for current rates

Student Loans
You can still apply for your student loan as normal through the relevant Student Loan Company. It is important that you are enrolled on the correct degree scheme which reflects your year or semester abroad, and that you inform your Student Loan Company that you are going abroad. You may be asked to submit a course abroad form, which the Go Global team can sign and stamp for you. it is your responsibility to apply for any loans and grants.

Travel Grants
If you currently receive finance through Student Finance England, Wales or Northern Ireland and plan to during your year/semester abroad, you may able to apply for a reimbursement of your travel expenses for your time abroad. Please follow the relevant links below for further information and application details. If you are eligible, please note that this reimbursement is not paid for by Swansea University, the Go Global team are simply directing you to this information. If you have any further questions, please contact your Local Authority. 

Student Finance Wales
Student Finance England 
Student Awards Agency Scotland 
Student Finance Northern Ireland

Swansea University currently has restrictions in place regarding international travel. Please contact your college for further information.

The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) - $5,238

The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) was established to help provide financial assistance and educational opportunities to academically-gifted students in the United Kingdom and the United States. It offers a dedicated scholarship programme to Swansea University students participating in the university's reciprocal exchange programme with Texas A&M University in 2022/23. It is only available for students who are studying STEM or Business subjects and who can demonstrate academic excellence and financial hardship.

For Swansea students studying abroad in the 2022/23 academic year BAFTX is offering:

• 4 Scholarships each worth $5,238 (US Dollars) for students participating in reciprocal exchange with Texas A&M University
• Scholarships must be used to cover costs directly associated with study abroad (e.g. tuition fees, visas, travel, accommodation, books and insurance)

The closing date for BAFTX applications is March 31st and you will be invited to a dedicated online session to guide you through the application process in due course. For more information and including a link to the application form, please visit: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/texas/student-mobility/baftx/

The exact value of the Scholarship in £GBP will depend on the exchange rate at the time the funds are received from BAFTX.