Mathematics Scholarships

Mathematics Scholarships available

About our Departmental Scholarships

The Mathematics Department of Swansea University offers Mathematics prizes/scholarships worth up to a total of £3000 for students starting their university studies in September 2026. The prizes will be awarded on the basis of a competitive two-and-a-half-hour examination which will be taken on 4th March 2026. Usually, applicants take the exam in their school or college, but this year arrangements will be made to enable applicants to sit the exam remotely. Applications are open to home students that have made any undergraduate course from the Mathematics department at Swansea one of your UCAS selections.

These scholarships can be used in conjunction with our Excellence and Merit scholarships.

If you are interested in taking the scholarship exam, then you should complete and return a Maths Scholarship Exam Application form 2026 to us via email.

You can download the 2025 past examination paper here: Maths Scholarship Exam Paper 2025.

Note: The University will also award Excellence Bursaries worth £3,000 to students who achieve AAA at A-level (or equivalent) and £2000 to students who achieve AAB at A-level (or equivalent). For further details please see https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships/excellence-bursaries/

2024/2025 Scholarship Winners

Harry Sadler, Ivybridge Community College

Receiving this mathematics scholarship has given me the confidence needed to transition from college to studying maths at Swansea University. I have gained experience and knowledge from this scholarship test which will help me with challenging questions in the future. The few weeks I have been here, I have enjoyed immensely thanks to the friendly mathematics department and community at Swansea.

Bailey Weng, Desborough College, Maidenhead

Being able to study through the Mathematics Scholarship has given me a clearer and more confident experience than I previously thought.

As a person who is generally lacking confidence, succeeding in the exam has allowed me to express my true passion for the subject; something I won't ever regret taking. As I delve deeper into the world of mathematics, the financial and educational support from the incredible team at the Mathematics department shows no limit.

This will be something I will remember right past my time here at Swansea and would highly recommend for anyone wishing to pursue this programme.

2023/2024 Scholarship Winners

Ryan Davies from Coleg Sir Gar , Graig Campus

"Being awarded the scholarship has made the transition to University a far more positive experience than expected. Succeeding in the exam has shown me that Mathematics is truly what I wanted to study. The financial boost has allowed me to take up residence on campus which makes attending lectures much less stressful, allowing me to fully engage with my lectures. Now that I have been studying in Swansea for the past 2 months, I can honestly say It has been the best thing I have ever done. I cannot thank the Maths department enough for providing me with this opportunity".

Rowan Carroll from Ysgol Bro Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

"My short time at university so far has been some of the best weeks of my life, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have earned my offer through the scholarship exam, I feel as though I have truly earned both my independence and my place here at Swansea, and wholeheartedly recommend anybody with similar ambitions to do the same".

Katherine Hall from Coleg Chweched Dosbarth Barton Peveril

Julianne Oliver from Wolverhampton Girls' High School

2022/2023 Scholarship Winners

Rebecca Gicquel from Exeter College in Devon

"Having not studied further maths at A level, I was apprehensive about starting my degree. Receiving the mathematics scholarship completely changed this, and I was able to begin my course with newfound confidence. I am so grateful to have been offered this scholarship; I look forward to studying mathematics with the reassurance it has provided me."

Grace Thomas From Gower College Swansea

"Winning the Swansea university Mathematics scholarship had been an incredible opportunity that I’m immensely grateful for. it not only alleviates some of the financial burden but also enabled me to explore some of the complex theories that I’d be studying. The recognition and validation that came with the scholarship has really boosted my self-esteem and gave me the confidence to tackle more challenging questions within maths. It’s a reminder that hard work pays off and I would highly recommend anyone thinking of studying mathematics in Swansea University to take part."

2019/2020 Scholarship Winners

FFION DAVIES FROM NEATH COLLEGE

"Whilst I was a little nervous sitting the Scholarship exam, I came away reassured having experienced some of the work I'd be focusing on in my first year. The results gave me a confidence boost and certainly helped the transition from college to university life. Receiving the bursary was a real honour, has been a significant help financially and made me realise 'you get out what you put it'. I'd like to thank all at Swansea University Maths Department for an amazing first year, I can't wait for next year to begin.”

2018/2019 Scholarship Winners

BAILEY WILLMOTT FROM MERTHYR TYDFIL COLLEGE

“Winning the maths scholarship gave me a good confidence boost ready to start university lectures. It also gave me an insight into the sort of topics we would be covering. It was pleasing to gain recognition from the university and receive a financial reward to help kickstart my experience in Swansea!”