by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these Cardiff University scholarships against Cardiff’s official scholarship pages.
Cardiff University’s GREAT Scholarships for 2027 haven’t been announced yet; its page still shows the 2026 round. Meanwhile, Cardiff’s Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship already covers January 2027 entry, and it’s worth up to £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) for Nigerian students. Here’s what’s open now and what the last GREAT round offered.
Cardiff University scholarships open now
| Award | Value | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship | £10,000 | Nigeria and Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship | £6,000 | Kenya, Pakistan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, Vietnam |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship | £4,000 | Other eligible countries |
| Cardiff India Scholarship | £6,000 | India-domiciled students on listed courses |
These cover postgraduate taught students starting in September 2026 or January 2027. The Vice-Chancellor’s award is automatic: meet the entry requirements, accept your offer and pay the deposit by the date in your offer letter. Courses are listed in separate PDFs for each intake.
GREAT Scholarships at Cardiff: the last round
In 2026/27, Cardiff offered six GREAT Scholarships of £10,000, one each for France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan and Spain, on full-time postgraduate taught courses. Offer holders received a form with four questions of up to 200 words. The deadline was 31 May 2026. Expect the 2027 countries to change, and check Cardiff’s page for the new round.
Worked example: Cardiff University scholarships for a Nigerian applicant
Bola from Lagos starts a Cardiff MSc in January 2027. Because she’s from Nigeria, the Vice-Chancellor’s award gives her £10,000 off, as long as she meets the published entry requirements exactly and pays her deposit on time. Nigeria wasn’t on the last GREAT list, so she shouldn’t wait for that round.
For visa costs, see our UK student visa requirements guide.
Cardiff fees for 2027 entry
Cardiff has published September 2027 fees. Two examples:
| Course | Overseas fee (2027 entry) | After a £10,000 award | After a £6,000 award |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Physics | £31,700 | £21,700 | £25,700 |
| MSc Economics, Banking and Finance | £31,700 | £21,700 | £25,700 |
Both courses ask for a £3,000 deposit, IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each part, and start on 27 September 2027. Cardiff hasn’t yet confirmed the Vice-Chancellor’s award for September 2027, so check before you count on it.
Ghana and India: check before you apply
Ghana isn’t named in any Vice-Chancellor’s award tier, and India has its own Cardiff India Scholarship of £6,000 instead. If you’re from either country, email Cardiff’s international scholarships team to confirm what applies to you. The GREAT Scholarship guide covers the other UK-wide option.
Checklist before you apply to Cardiff
- Check that your course is on the eligible list for your intake.
- Find your country’s award tier: £10,000, £6,000 or £4,000.
- Meet your English requirement, usually IELTS 6.5 overall.
- Pay the £3,000 deposit by the date on your offer letter, because that triggers the award.
- Watch the GREAT page for a 2027 round if your country was on the last list.
Frequently asked questions
When will Cardiff announce GREAT Scholarships for 2027?
Cardiff hasn’t published dates yet. Check Cardiff’s GREAT page and the British Council’s Study UK site for the new round.
Do I need to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s award?
No. It’s automatic if you meet the conditions.
Do I need to fill in a form for the Vice-Chancellor’s award?
No. You get it automatically if you accept an offer on an eligible course and pay the deposit by the date in your offer letter.
Official sources
- Cardiff – Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship
- Cardiff – GREAT Scholarships
- Cardiff – India scholarship schemes
- Official page – Cardiff MSc Physics
- Official page – Cardiff MSc Economics, Banking and Finance
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Cardiff’s official pages before you apply.
