First Generation Opportunity Scholarship

• £1,000 cash award (2026/27).
• Paid in 3 instalments: October, late January and late April.
• Payments are withheld if the student owes the university money or is not regularly attending classes.
• No further payments on withdrawal, suspension or transfer; the university may reclaim the total amount paid.

• Applications for the September 2026 scholarship are closed; March 2027 entry is open.
• Applications must be submitted by the end of the first week of teaching (Friday 2 October 2026 for September entry).

1. Answer 'No' to the higher education question about parents or guardians on the UCAS or Direct application.
2. Firmly accept the offer to study at Wrexham University.
3. Email [email protected] to say you wish to apply, or download the expression of interest form from the scholarships page.
4. Complete the expression of interest form and email it to admissions.
5. Admissions assesses the form and adds eligible applicants to the recipient list while awards remain.

• Expression of interest form (First Generation Scholarship Scheme 26-27 entry).
• Bank details for payment.

Admissions checks eligibility against the application answer and the submitted form, and awards in order while places remain. Eligible applicants are notified before the first week of enrolment, or as soon as possible after a late application.