Process - Snowdon Trust

What do I need to know?

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 from the 2026 application cycle.

Next to a red circle with an image of an application form, text reads: Stage 1, You complete a short application form based on your eligibility and future impact. Next to a blue circle with an image of a form, text reads: Stage 2, If you’re selected, you will complete the full application which aims to assess your potential, commitment and achievement. Next to a dark blue circle with an image of a speech bubble, text reads: If you’re shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with the Final Selection Panel

Stage one

Stage 1 is an application form to establish your eligibility and your alignment with our objectives.

Stage 1 applications are now closed.

Stage 1 guidance

Stage 1 applications are processed once the stage has closed.

If your stage 1 application is successful, you will be invited to start a stage 2 application by 16 April 2026.

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Stage two

Selected applicants complete and submit the more detailed stage 2 application form which is scored against our programme criteria.

Stage 2 will close on 30 April 2026 at 11:55pm.

Stage 2 guidance

Stage 2 applications are reviewed and the highest scoring applications are longlisted. Longlisted applications are assessed by our shortlisting panel, who will select the finalists.

Applicants will be informed if their application will go to the shortlisting panel by the end of May 2026.

Shortlisting and awards

If your application is shortlisted, we will request a reference from the person you nominated in your application. They must be available to provide a reference between 8 and 19 of June.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with our interview panel, consisting of 3 to 5 members. If you are invited for an interview, we will send you an interview pack in advance.

Following all interviews taking place, final award decisions will be made. You will receive a decision by the end of July.

Stage 3 interview guidance

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be asked to agree to our terms and conditions. Your termly maintenance grants will be paid once you have shared an update on your studies and progress towards your goals. We hope you will stay in touch after graduation so we can follow your journey and celebrate your impact.