The Snowdon Master’s Scholarship has a multi-stage application process. You will complete a short application form and if you are successful, you will be invited to complete a second, more in-depth application form.
Read more below for more info on this process and the key dates.
Stage one
Stage 1 is an application form to establish your eligibility and your alignment with our objectives.
Stage 1 will open 15 January 2025 and will close on 28 February 2025.
Stage 1 questions and guidanceStage 1 applications will be processed as soon as possible after they are submitted. We aim to give you a response within 10 working days of your submission.
If your stage 1 application is successful, you will be invited to start a stage 2 application.
Stage two
Complete and submit the more detailed stage 2 application form which will be scored against our programme criteria.
Stage 2 will close on 17 March 2025.
Stage 2 questions and guidanceStage 2 applications will be reviewed and the highest scoring applications will be assessed by the shortlisting panel.
We will let you know if your application will go to the shortlisting panel around mid April 2025.
Stage three
If your application goes through to the shortlisting panel, you will be asked to send us some content to bring your application to life. This can be a video or audio submission or a written biography with photos. This content isn't scored but will help our panel get to know you as a person.
Stage 3 will close on 5 May 2025.
Stage 3 guidanceThe shortlisting panel will assess the applications and create a final shortlist to be reviewed by the Trustees of the Snowdon Trust.
We will let you know if your application has been shortlisted by the end of May 2025.
Shortlisting and awards
If you make the shortlist, references will be requested from the referees named on your application form. Your referees must be available to provide a reference during this period, from the third week of May until the 9 June.
The Trustees will assess the shortlisted applications to award up to 12 Snowdon Master's Scholarships. Shortlisted candidates will receive their outcome by the end of June.
