Welsh North American Association ~ Scholarships and Grants 
In 2025 the North America Wales Foundation merged with the Welsh North America Association to promote the vision of education and cultural links between Wales and North America.  The scholarships and grants program will continue the scope to create awareness of historical and on-going trans-Atlantic links; to develop a network of people on both sides of 'the pond' to support our work; and to award individuals who we feel have, by personal example, furthered Welsh-American relations.
The Welsh North American Association is looking to award scholarships to those who:
  • are 18 years of age or older,
  • are permanent residents of the United States or Canada,
  • hold a GPA or 3.0 or higher (or equivalent),
  • support the overall mission of the Welsh North American Association,
  • seek to study in an accredited Welsh university, with a primary focus of on an area of study related to an aspect of Welsh history, culture or language, 
           OR
  • seek to study in an accredited university or college in Wales with another area of study other than Welsh studies but see your time in Wales as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries and a chance to engage in "co-curricular" activities, events and travels in a way that enhances or advances their knowledge of and commitment to Wales and the Welsh people. 
Questions: scholarships@thewnaa.org

Grants 

~ Individual or Organizational Grant for Financial Assistance: 

Approved grants of up to $1,000 to be issued to a recognized Welsh or North American organization and/or individual.

Scope: Facilitation of cultural exchange between North America and Wales

Deadline for application: May 15, 2026 


Scholarships 

~ Lloyd Family Travel Scholarship: 

A scholarship of up to $1,500 is available to North American students to cover travel-related expenses to Wales for studies related to Welsh-American history and culture.

Scope: Facilitation of cultural exchange between North America and Wales.

Welsh ethnic connections: Not essential, but a connection with Wales is an asset.

Eligibility: Those aspiring to bachelor, master and doctoral degrees or equivalent at recognized academic institutions in Wales. Application must be supported by the host institution. 

Deadline for application: May 15, 2026 (Extended to June 1, 2026)


~ Exchange Scholarship: 

An opportunity for North American students to apply for an award up to $5,000 for study in a Welsh university.

Scope: Facilitation of cultural exchange between North America and Wales.

Welsh ethnic connections: Not essential but a connection with Wales is an asset.

Eligibility: Those aspiring to bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees or equivalent at recognized academic institutions in Wales.  Application must be supported by the host institution.

Deadline for application: May 15, 2026 (Extended to June 1, 2026)


~ Lloyd Jones Endowment

Awards of up to $5,000 annually open to students at Bangor University, Wales, who have ambitions as young entrepreneurs.  Recipients are chosen by the Bangor University Faculty.