Membership
By joining the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol individuals who are interested in the Coleg’s work may become members of the Coleg’s academic community. Members will receive information about the Coleg’s latest developments and activities, in addition to details of opportunities that will arise from the Coleg’s schemes. Five membership categories are available: (i) school pupils, (ii) further education students; (iii) university students; (iv) university staff and (v) apprentices.
Prospective students
Each member of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol will receive a membership number. A membership number is needed when applying for a Scholarships, worth up to £3,000. In addition to this, you will be kept updated with news about the Coleg’s scholarships, events and UCAS fairs. You can join here.
University students
Students at any Welsh university can become members of the Coleg. By becoming a member, students of Aberystwyth University will become members of this University’s Branch and there’ll be an opportunity to:
- follow Welsh medium modules via the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Blackboard site
- access a wealth of resources on the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol resource portal which will support your studies through the medium of Welsh.
- join a vibrant community of students studying the same subject at other universities.
- work towards the Coleg’s ‘Language Skills Certificate’.
Students who are Branch Members can nominate a representative to join the Coleg’s Academic Board. This person will represent students of North and West Wales.
Members will also receive the latest news regarding scholarships, conferences, and opportunities and activities offered by the Coleg.
You can join here.
IMPORTANT When joining, use a different password to your Aberystwyth University password.
University Staff
The Coleg’s membership scheme is open to all academic, and academic-related staff who wish to become members of the Coleg.
If you a lecturer who contributes to Welsh medium provision in your establishment or who contributes to the objectives and work of the Coleg you will join as an Associate Lecturer.
The purpose of this scheme is to create a live community of lecturers who contribute to Welsh medium provision in universities and contribute to the objectives and the work of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
The advantages of being a part of the scheme:
- Be a part of a multidisciplinary Welsh medium community and opportunities to network with other lecturers
- Receive the Coleg's induction pack and newsletter
- Be able to apply for the Coleg's grants
- Be able to access a training programme for lectures
- Get invited to the associate lecturers' annual conference
- Be able to apply for the Coleg's annual awards
- Receive various marketing opportunities and relevant support
You can join here.
IMPORTANT When joining, use a different password to your Aberystwyth University password.
Further education students and apprentices
Membership of the Coleg provides further education students and apprentices with information on the Coleg's activities and developments, as well as details of opportunities arising from the Coleg's plans. There are also many resouces for further education students and apprentices on the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Resource Portal.
You can join here.