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BAFTX Scholarships

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 number of dedicated scholarship programmes to Swansea University students participating in the University's reciprocal exchange programmes in Texas.

Scholarship Value

For Swansea students studying abroad in the 2021/22 academic year BAFTX is offering:

  • 4 Scholarships worth $5,238 each for students participating in reciprocal exchange with Texas A&M University

Scholarship Eligibility

Scholarships are open to students who:

  • Are studying STEM or Business subjects and
  • Can demonstrate Academic Excellence and Financial Hardship

How to Apply

Click on the link to make your application for a BAFTX scholarship:  UK to Texas Scholarship Application Form

The closing date for applications is 31st March.

Please refer to the guidance notes on this page and prepare the documentation required before starting your application.

Notebook and pen

How to Apply: Supporting Materials

In advance of applying, students should gather/prepare the following:

  1. Average mark for the previous year (or semester if only one semester has been completed)
  2. The income and occupation of each parent & details of any other household income
  3. Academic Transcript
  4. 150 word biography
  5. Details of voluntary / community work, extra-curricular activities and part-time work
  6. An essay (400-450 words) on the following topic: "Describe your educational and career goals and why you need a scholarship from BAFTX to achieve them. Excluding financial needs, what are the most significant challenges you expect to face in successfully completing college. How will you overcome these challenges?"
  7. Optional: A short video introducing yourself and telling BAFTX why you are applying for study abroad and for a BAFTX Scholarship.

Please note that you will also be asked to indicate your ethnicity and gender. These questions are optional and will only be used for statistical purposes. This information will not be visible to the selection panel.