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Other eligibility requirements Students accepted onto a taught MSc or MA postgraduate programme delivered by the School of Psychological Sciences will be eligible to apply for this bursary. Eligibility To be considered, applicants must have submitted an application to one of the MA/MSc programmes delivered by the School of Psychological Sciences: MSc Psychology (Conversion) MSc/MA Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience MSc/MA Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc/MA Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology MSc/MA Developmental Science and Neurodiversity MSc Psychological Research Methods Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Income related, Academic excellence

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Other eligibility requirements Birkbeck is offering a limited number of scholarships to international students enrolling in the autumn 2026 on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme. Eligibility To be eligible you need to meet all of the following conditions: you are classified as an 'overseas' tuition fee payer you hold an unconditional offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme offered by Birkbeck, starting in autumn 2026 (if you do not require a Student Visa to study in the UK, you can apply for this scholarship to study a part-time course) you are ordinarily resident of an eligible country you are self-funded.

Mature students

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For courses starting in the autumn 2026, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is: Round 2: 11:59pm (UK time) on Sunday 21 June 2026 Round 3: 11:59pm (UK time) on Sunday 19 July 2026 Round 4: 11:59pm (UK time) on Sunday 16 August 2026

Other eligibility requirements This scholarship is open to students studying BA Japanese Studies, BA Japanese Studies with Foundation Year or BA Japanese Studies with International Experience. Eligibility You must be enrolled on an eligible BA Japanese Studies course in the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication You must be experiencing financial need (normally defined as having a household income of less than £42,875 per year - evidence is expected to be provided). In the event that there are more equally eligible candidates than there are awards, the student’s academic record may be taken into account. Students are permitted to apply for the award in consecutive years if their financial situation and academic record make them the most appropriate candidate. You must be a registered Birkbeck student, studying on a programme that is based at our Bloomsbury campus in London (this includes programmes delivered online).

Income related

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Other eligibility requirements The Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship offers international students who complete a foundation programme with OnCampus – including UFP, IY1 or Pre-Master -and progress to a full-time degree at Birkbeck, a £2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee. The scholarship is designed to support international students who have completed a foundation programme with OnCampus in continuing their studies at Birkbeck in London. It reflects the university's commitment to helping talented international students succeed on their academic journey.

Mature students

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Details for the 2026/27 academic year will be advertised as soon as they are available.

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least 2,800 hours of work experience after graduating from your undergraduate degree. This is roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work, though it may have been completed over a different time period. Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. You must have finished your undergraduate studies at least two years before our application deadline, even if you have not yet received your certificate. However, you will need to have your certificate by the time of your interview. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by 17:00 BST (UK time) 9 July 2026.

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Applications should be made through the Chevening website.

Other eligibility requirements Eligibility You should be enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the subject area of earth and planetary sciences: BSc Earth Sciences BSc Environmental Geoscience BSc Geology BSc Natural Sciences BSc Natural Sciences with Foundation Year BSc Planetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology BSc Planetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology with Foundation Year BSc Planetary Science with Astronomy MSc Astrobiology MPhil/PhD Earth Sciences MPhil/PhD Geology

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Deadline There are three application deadlines per year: 30 November 28 February 31 May How to apply You will need to complete an enabling fund online application form.

Other eligibility requirements Eligibility You must be: 21 years of age or older enrolling on an eligible course in the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication: a first degree in French Studies or a first degree in which French is one of two principal components; a master’s degree in which French is the only subject of study or is one of two principal components; an MPhil or PhD degree for which the research project is concerned with the study of French literature, language or culture. in part-time or full-time employment, or working in the home in a role that attracts financial support from the government (e.g. full-time carer) experiencing financial hardship (normally defined as having an income of less than £25,000 per year - evidence is expected to be provided). Value According to the circumstances of the successful applicant but not normally more than £1,000.

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Other eligibility requirements The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship will support an emerging director from a disadvantaged socio-economic background or under-represented background, to undertake our two-year director training programme, the MFA Theatre Directing. Please do not make applications directly to the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation as they will not be considered. Eligibility You must be applying to study on a Birkbeck programme that is based at our Bloomsbury campus in London (this includes programmes delivered online).

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Other eligibility requirements The School of Historical Studies awards a limited number of bursaries to students embarking on the MRes in Philosophy. The Philosophy Master of Research Bursary is available for both full-time students (over one year) and part-time students (over two years). The MRes in Philosophy is designed to provide students with research-based training in philosophy and also to serve as a foundation for starting an individual PhD project. ELIGIBILITY All applicants meeting the following criteria are eligible to be considered for the Master of Research bursary: Merit or Upper Second Class equivalent MA in Philosophy or, exceptionally, excellent First Class equivalent BA in Philosophy.

Academic excellence

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All eligible applicants will be entered for the bursary unless they request otherwise.

Other eligibility requirements We are offering partial fee waivers for part-time Home or International students on MA or MSc courses. Eligibility We encourage applications from all prospective students from the School of Historical Studies within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or the School of Natural Sciences and School of Psychological Sciences within the Faculty of Science. There are three scholarships for students in the School of Historical studies, one for students in the School of Natural Sciences and one for students in the School of Psychological Sciences. Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Value There are five scholarships awarded of £3,500 each to be used for tuition fees only.

Academic excellence, Part time students, Income related

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Natural Sciences application form. Psychological Sciences application form. Historical Studies application form.

Other eligibility requirements For new students studying on the MA Archaeology and Heritage course. This scholarship will be awarded based on: academic and/or professional record and a scholarship statement of no more than 500 words, as judged by members of the Institute. The scholarship statement should briefly outline how applicants hope to use their MA and include proposed dissertation topic if known. Statements which relate to the Institute themes, listed below, are particularly welcomed. The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies priority themes: Building New Legacies: Community-Centered approaches to Archaeology and Heritage. Dealing with Legacy Data: Critical Approaches to Archaeological Archives, including Digital and Creative Engagements. Studying Destructive Legacies: Critical Approaches to Conflict and Post-Conflict Heritage. Engaging critically with Histories of Archaeology, to recognise the social and economic role of archaeology in the global long term. You must be applying to study on a Birkbeck programme that is based at our Bloomsbury campus in London (this includes programmes delivered online).

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Other eligibility requirements We are offering one partial fee waiver for a Home or International student on MA History of Art, MA History of Art with Collections Management or MA History of Art with Curating. Eligibility We encourage applications from all prospective MA History of Art students within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic excellence, and the impact receipt of this bursary would have on their studies. You must be applying to study on a Birkbeck programme that is based at our Bloomsbury campus in London (this includes programmes delivered online).

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Other eligibility requirements The Women in Sport Scholarship is part of a wider initiative at Birkbeck to foster women’s participation in the sport industry and aims to benefit a female student enrolled on a sport programme (MSc). Applications are welcome from female Home/international students who meet this criteria: graduated with a 1st class or 2:1 undergraduate degree have strong potential for achievement at postgraduate level demonstrate financial need applications must be for a Birkbeck programme that is based at our Bloomsbury campus in London (this includes programmes delivered online).

Academic excellence, Sport, Income related

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