University of South Wales (USW) • UK

Up to £3,000 Early CAS Scholarship

Amount: £2,500 base + £500 Early CAS bonus

Intake: September 2026

Up to £3,000 Early CAS Scholarship

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in the UK, with over 30,000 students from 120 countries. With campuses across South Wales – including the vibrant capital city of Cardiff – USW offers career-focused programmes designed in partnership with industry.

SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN

The USW Early CAS Scholarship combines two awards:

  • BASE SCHOLARSHIP: £2,500 (Chancellor's International Development Scholarship, automatically awarded)
  • EARLY CAS BONUS: Additional £500 (For being 'CAS Ready' by 30th June 2026)

TOTAL POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: £3,000

WHAT DOES "CAS READY" MEAN?

To be "CAS Ready" by 30th June 2026, you must complete all three steps:

  1. COMPLETE CAS SHIELD: Upload and pass all document verification checks.
  2. SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Passport, transcripts, financial evidence, etc.
  3. PAY TUITION FEE DEPOSIT: Confirm your place by paying the deposit.

All three steps must be completed by 30th June 2026 to qualify.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be an international, self-funded student holding an offer for a USW programme for September 2026. Certain programmes like DBA, PhD, and ACCA are excluded.

TUITION FEES & COSTS

Postgraduate (After £3,000 scholarship): £12,500 – £14,000 per year

Undergraduate (After £3,000 scholarship): £11,500 – £12,500 per year

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Apply for your chosen USW programme.
  2. Receive offer letter.
  3. Create CAS Shield account and upload all documents.
  4. Pay tuition fee deposit.
  5. Confirm CAS Ready status by 30th June 2026.

URGENT DEADLINE

EARLY CAS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 30th June 2026

This deadline has been EXTENDED, but do not delay – start your CAS Shield process immediately.