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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 with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston.

Scholarship Value

  • Swansea to Texas A&M University Scholarship: $5,300 (3 Scholarships available)
  • Swansea to University of Houston Scholarship: $5,052 (1 Scholarship available)

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: Swansea to Texas Scholarship

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.

How to Apply for a BAFTX Scholarship

How to Apply: Supporting Materials

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

  1. Average mark for the year (or semester if only one semester has been completed)
  2. The income and occupation of each parent & the Gross Income of the household
  3. Reference from Academic Mentor on Swansea University headed paper
  4. Academic Transcript (provided by Go Global) signed by Academic or Academic Mentor
  5. Passport style picture to upload electronically
  6. Resume/CV
  7. Details of voluntary / community work and extra-curricular activities
Passport

    8. A budget outline (download BAFTX Scholarship Budget Outline Guidance)

    9. A 1,000 word essay on one of the following topics:

  • Explain a situation in which you were directly involved that did not go according to plan and, as a result, how you responded to the new situation.
  • Describe an ethical dilemma you experienced firsthand. How did you manage and resolve the situation?
  • Describe a situation where, due to your background, beliefs, or life experiences, you felt at odds in an environment. How did you react to and overcome the differences?
Notebook and pen