The First Generation Scholarship is an award for students who are the first in their family to go to the university.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 3, 2025
2. Value: £1,000
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Wrexham University
5. City to Study: Wrexham
6. School to Study: Wrexham University
7. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Wrexham University 1st Generation Scholarship 2025-2026

1. Eligible applicants will be those studying on their first year of an undergraduate degree at Wrexham University. This may be on any year of entry to the course applied for (for example, foundation year, year 1, year 2, year 3) but must be the applicant’s first year of study at WGU.
2. Eligible applicants will be those whose parents/guardians did not attend university and do not hold a higher education qualification. This will be determined in the first instance by the applicant’s answer to the ‘Parental Education’ question on their application to WU.
3. For UCAS and Direct applicants, this question will be: • Do any of your parents, stepparents, or guardians have any higher education qualification, such as a degree, diploma, or certificate of higher education?
4. Applicants who select ‘No’ in response to this question will be deemed eligible for this scholarship scheme.
5. Applicants who chose ‘Yes,’ ‘Don’t Know,’ or ‘I prefer not to say’ in answer to this question are NOT eligible for this scholarship scheme
6. An applicant’s siblings are NOT considered when assessing eligibility for this scheme. Applicants whose siblings are currently attending/have attended university may still apply.

Selection Process

Eligible applicants will receive notification of bursary entitlement prior to the standard first week of enrollment at WU (i.e., September 2025) or as soon as possible after application for those who apply after this time.

Benefits of Wrexham University 1st Generation Scholarship 2025-2026

The 1st Generation Scholarship comprises of a £1000 cash award

How to Apply

1. Applicants should firmly accept their offer to study at WGU, and email admissions@wrexham.ac.uk indicating they wish to apply for the 1st Generation Scholarship.
2. They will then be emailed an expression of interest form to complete.
3. Applicants should complete and submit this form, which will be transmitted to the admissions team electronically.

For more details, visit Wrexham University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Wrexham University 1st Generation Scholarship 2025-2026