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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 scholarships to Swansea University students participating in the University's reciprocal exchange programmes in Texas.

Scholarship Value

For Swansea students studying abroad in the 2024/25 academic year BAFTX is offering:

  • 3 Scholarships each worth $5,300 (US Dollars) for students participating in reciprocal exchange with Texas A&M University
  • 1 Scholarship worth $5,200 (US Dollars) for students participating in reciprocal exchange with the University of Houston
  • Scholarships must be used to cover costs directly associated with study abroad (e.g. tuition fees, visas, travel, accommodation, books and insurance)

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

Scholarships are open to Swansea students who:

  • Are studying STEM or Business subjects and
  • Can demonstrate Academic Excellence and
  • Come from low income households (generally less than £65,000 p.a.) and
  • Will spend a semester or year on exchange at an eligible Texas partner university

Scholarships must be used to cover costs directly associated with study abroad (e.g. tuition fees, visas, travel, accommodation, books and insurance). 

Scholarships will be paid directly to recipients approximately one month after they have started their study abroad in Texas. 

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. Your Academic Transcript 
  4. Details of your activities and achievements outside of your studies, including awards, scholarships, extra-curricular activities, voluntary / community work, work experience and part-time work 
  5. 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?"
  6. 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.