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Other eligibility requirements Who can apply? Returning undergraduate alumni can apply for the Alumni Scholarship provided that you have completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Birmingham. Alumni are able to apply from any year of graduation. The Alumni Scholarship is open to both Home and International undergraduate alumni. Students who have graduated from an undergraduate degree at the University of Birmingham Dubai are able to apply for the Alumni Scholarship if studying at the Birmingham campus or an online degree offered by the Birmingham campus. However, you must be applying for an eligible postgraduate taught course (see below). Which countries and nationalities are eligible? Returning University of Birmingham undergraduate alumni of any nationality from any country can apply for this scholarship provided you meet the eligibility criteria.

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Students must have applied to their intended postgraduate taught course before submitting an application to the Alumni Scholarship. Once you have submitted your study application, you can then complete our Alumni Scholarship application form. The award is not automatic so you must complete the application form to be considered for the tuition fee discount. Due to the high volume of applications, the Alumni Scholarship will have two rounds in which students will be updated on their award application. This is so we can process applications as and when we receive them and respond to applicants in a timely manner.

For 2026, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership through challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges. Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories: Dean's Award for Academic Excellence Dean's Responsible Business Award Dean's Outstanding Talent Award Who can apply? Open to offer-holders domiciled outside of China and India who have received an offer to study a taught Masters degree with Birmingham Business School in September 2026. Students from China should apply for the Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for China and students from India should apply for the Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for India. To be eligible for this award you must hold an offer for one of the eligible MSc programmes based at our Birmingham campus listed below: AI in Management MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Business Analytics MSc Economics MSc Economics, AI and Data Science MSc Financial Economics MSc Financial Management MSc Financial Technology MSc Human Resource Management MSc International Business MSc Investments MSc Management MSc Marketing MSc Money Banking and Finance MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc Supply Chain Management MSc Sustainable Finance MSc Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc Eligible countries This scholarship is open to all students who live outside of China or India.

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Apply study a full-time MSc programme at Birmingham Business School. If your application is successful, you will receive a scholarship application link shortly after receiving your offer letter. Apply for one of our Birmingham Business School Masters scholarships via the application link by the deadline. As part of your application, you will need to submit a personal statement and answer an essay question focused on responsible business. Your application will be assessed by committee on a rolling basis. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email.

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, candidates must: Have received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm choice for a full time undergraduate programme. The student must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at Birmingham’s UK campus. Meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme. Be studying at one of the following schools: Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Start their studies at the University (the scholarship award cannot be deferred). Upon enrolment in September, pay their net tuition fees for the first year by 1 November, immediately following enrolment.Please note that students already registered and studying on a programme at the University of Birmingham in the UK, and students applying for MBChB Medicine and Surgery or BDS Dental Surgery are not eligible for this scholarship.

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Email the Higher Education Officer at your respective school to confirm your interest in the scholarship and helping to promote the University of Birmingham. CATS Global Schools UK will identify the best performing students (from those that apply) and the final decision will be decided jointly between CATS and University of Birmingham. The full Scholarship will be awarded upon enrolment of the student onto their programme in September 2025 and will be deducted from the first-year tuition fees only. Only the successful scholarship awardee will be notified of the outcome.

The department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, is pleased to announce that the Carr-Smith endowment will fund three £5,000 scholarships for MA Antiquity: Classics and Ancient History for the 2026/27 academic year. Students from groups under-represented in postgraduate study of the ancient world and Birmingham Scholars are particularly encouraged to apply. Who can apply? Both UK-based and international students are able to apply for this award. To be eligible, you must have applied for the MA Antiquity: Classics and Ancient History programme (full-time or part-time), to commence your studies at the start of the 2026 academic year. In the case of part-time students, the £5,000 stipend will be paid across the two years. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our simple online funding application form. Decisions will be made on merit and your interest in Classics and Ancient History, based on your funding application form and on your application to study.

Other eligibility requirements The school of Chemical Engineering is happy to be able to recognise and reward our top incoming students to celebrate your academic achievements before arriving as a student at the University of Birmingham. The Chemical Engineering PGT Entrance Scholarship consists of a £1000 cash award during year 1 semester 1 for the students who meet the conditions below. There are 10 awards available; 5 will be allocated to UK students for fees and 5 will be allocated to international students. Applicants will be ranked on Degree classification Strength of application To be eligible for this award you must: Receive an offer for one of the following courses for year 1 entry: Advanced Chemical Engineering Food Safety, Hygiene and Management Global Energy Technologies and Systems Industrial Project Management Sustainable Energy Engineering Hold a first class, or equivalent*, undergraduate degree Submit your application

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Chevening Scholarships provide full funding, including tuition, living expenses, and travel, for a one-year master’s degree in the UK, allowing Scholars to focus fully on their studies while they prepare to make meaningful contributions in their home countries. This commitment aligns with the University’s dedication to fostering a diverse, global community and supporting scholars in their journey to drive positive change. To apply for a Chevening Scholarship, you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your country for at least two years after your award. Have at least two years of work experience (equivalent to 2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s program. Apply to three eligible UK university courses and have an unconditional offer from at least one by the deadline in the summer, specified by Chevening (see Chevening website). Ineligibility: Applicants holding British or dual citizenship (except for British Overseas Territories or BN(O) status from Hong Kong) and those who have previously studied in the UK on a government-funded scholarship are not eligible to apply.

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The online application form, as well as the full details of application procedure, can be found on the Chevening website. Application Opening: Chevening applications generally open each year in early August. Application Deadline: Applications typically close in early November each year. To apply, visit the Chevening website, where you will find detailed guidance on eligibility and the application process. Applications are reviewed by the Chevening Secretariat, and interviews are conducted by panels at British embassies or high commissions.

Other eligibility requirements Who can apply? These awards are open to Home and Overseas students, studying full-time or part-time campus-based masters-level programmes in the College of Arts and Law. They are available to students who commence their study at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. International students are eligible to apply, and if successful, will have the Home fee amount deducted from their tuition fees. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). Students of any nationality from any country can apply provided they are intending to commence their studies on a full-time or part-time campus-based masters-level programme in the College of Arts and Law.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references.

The College of Arts and Law is offering scholarships worth £3,000 as a tuition fee discount during year one for international undergraduate students commencing their studies in September 2026. Programmes must fall within one of the following schools: English, Drama and Creative Studies History and Cultures Language, Cultures, Art History and Music Liberal Arts Philosophy, Theology and Religion The scholarships will be awarded to the highest performing students starting their University of Birmingham programme in the 2026/27 academic year. Who can apply? To be eligible for the College of Arts and Law Scholarship, candidates must: Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Have applied for, and received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm choice in UCAS for a full-time undergraduate programme in the College of Arts and Law (excluding Law) starting September 2026 (scholarship cannot be deferred). You must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at Birmingham's UK campus. Meet the academic condition of their offer to the programme. Be self-funding and have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Submit your scholarship application via the form on our website by 30 April 2026. Accept an offer from the University of Birmingham for a programme within the College of Arts and Law (excluding Law) by 30 June 2026. Upon enrolment in September 2026, pay their net tuition fees for the first year by 1 November 2026, immediately following enrolment.

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This award is a £3,000 stipend for full-time in-person study on the MA Shakespeare programme for September 2026 entry.? Who can apply? To be eligible for this award you'll need to be classed as an international student for fee purposes, and have applied for the full-time MA Shakespeare programme, to commence your studies at the start of the 2026 academic year. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our?simple online funding application form. Decisions will be made on merit and your interest in Shakespeare, based on your funding application form and on your application to study MA Shakespeare. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of academics from the Shakespeare Institute. In the event of candidates of equal merit being eligible, preference may be given to a student returning to education after a significant break as this reflects Diane's experience of studying at the Shakespeare Institute.

Other eligibility requirements These awards are available to all students with disabilities regardless of programme, level or mode of study. Candidates are selected by a panel consisting of senior members of the University's Student Services division. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need and attendance at the University. Up to five awards of up to £600 are usually available. Each award is tenable for one year only, however previous applicants may reapply in subsequent years. Who can apply? These awards are available to all students with disabilities regardless of programme, level or mode of study. However, proportionality will be taken into account (for example a full-time undergraduate may receive priority over a part-time student attending one day a week) and preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need. Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities are eligible to apply.

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For Home and International students, the Edna Pearson scholarship covers a contribution towards tuition fees for Masters study in the Department of History. The award value is a partial fees scholarships (variable up to the full UK fee rate). Who can apply? These awards are open to Home and Overseas students, for masters-level study in the Department of History commencing at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). This scholarship is only available for postgraduate masters study in the Department of History.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references.

Other eligibility requirements For the purposes of the Enhanced Chamberlain Award, the University defines a Care Leaver as a young person over the age of 16 who has been in the care of the local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14. Care Leavers who have subsequently been adopted would not normally be eligible for the Enhanced Chamberlain Award. When submitting your application, you will need to attach written evidence from your Social Worker or Key Worker confirming the dates you were in the care of your local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust. You will only be required to provide this evidence once. If you opt to live in University-owned accommodation you can choose to receive your Chamberlain Award as a £9,848 accommodation fee waiver. This is the maximum accommodation fee waiver that you can claim; if you choose to live in more expensive accommodation you will need to fund the difference yourself. If you choose to live off campus, in partner accommodation, or you are already receiving financial support towards your accommodation costs, you could be entitled to an enhanced cash bursary of £3,000. This will be paid in two instalments of £1,500 in January and May. These awards apply to all years of study; you will have the opportunity to confirm your award choice for each year of study.

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If you believe you meet the criteria, please complete our online application form. When completing this application form, you will need to attach supporting evidence from your Social Worker or Key Worker confirming the dates you were in the care of your local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust. Please see the secion below for an example of an acceptable form of evidence.

Who can apply? This year, we are encouraging applications from those with little to no work experience. Our full eligibility criteria follows: The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary is open to: Birmingham Scholars, defined as: Students in receipt of a Pathways to Birmingham - (P2B) which includes the programmes Access to Birmingham, Routes to the Professions, National Access Summer School Students in receipt of a Realising Opportunities offer Students in receipt of a Sanctuary Scholarship Care experienced or Care Leavers And/or students who have a home address in an IMD Quintile 1 (indices of multiple deprivation, IMD Deciles 1 and 2, lowest 20%) neighbourhood* *If your home address is in Northern Ireland you will need to contact us with your home postcode so that we can check your eligibility to apply. You can use the post-code checker above to see whether you are eligible to apply. Further information on the bursary including what it cannot be used for and its Terms and Conditions can be found on the Gateway To Work Experience Bursary webpage. Eligible countries and nationalities Applicants of any nationality from any country can apply.

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Please visit the Gateway To Work Experience Bursary webpage for detailed information on how to apply and what documentation is required.

In order to be eligible, candidates must: You should have an excellent academic background. Candidates should have or be expecting a 2.1 in a bachelors degree or equivalent. Meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme. Have received, and accepted, an offer of a place to study a full-time one-year masters taught programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus starting September 2026. Be classed as Hong Kong domiciled. Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee payment. Should be able to fund the remaining costs of their studies at Birmingham from other sources. Have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living for a year at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Start their studies at the University in September/ October 2026 on a course delivered on-campus, the scholarship award may not be deferred. Have paid the standard £3,000 Admissions deposit by the deadline stated in the offer letter. Be registered with, and have their postgraduate study application attached to, one of our local representatives – Aston Education, IDP Education, LinkedU, SI-UK Hong Kong. A student may only apply through one local representative. Upon enrolment in September 2026, pay their net tuition fees for the first year by 1 November, immediately following enrolment. Submit your scholarship application through one of our local representatives by the deadline; 19 July 2026.

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This is a competitive scholarship, please ensure you have fulfilled the eligibility requirements outlined above. To apply for the scholarship you will need to formally accept the offer you receive from the University’s Admissions Office, by the deadline stated on your offer. You can do this via the postgraduate portal from the University of Birmingham and be in contact with one of our representatives.

Other eligibility requirements Who we are looking for You should have an excellent academic background. The allocation of the award will be made based on academic excellence and a willingness to support the University in promoting Kaplan and the Kaplan-University pathway through volunteering whilst studying at the University. By accepting the award, the scholar will agree to support the partnership between the University and KICL by, for example, helping with future student visits, being available for testimonials/ photos/videos for marketing purposes and engaging in other activities such as blogging (if required). To be eligible, candidates must: Have received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm choice for a full-time undergraduate programme starting September 2026. The student must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at Birmingham’s UK campus. Meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme. Be enrolled on a foundation course at KICL in the 2025/26 academic year. Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Start their studies at the University in September 2026 (the scholarship award cannot be deferred). Upon enrolment in September 2026, pay their net tuition fees for the first year by 1 November, immediately following enrolment.

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Other eligibility requirements Who can apply? Have received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm, insurance or clearing choice for a full-time undergraduate programme starting September 2026. The student must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at Birmingham’s UK campus. Meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme. Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Start their studies at the University in September 2026 (the scholarship award may not be deferred). Be registered with, and have their undergraduate study application attached to, one of our local representatives listed below in alphabetical order. Eligible countries Open to all nationalities but must be living in (domiciled) in Hong Kong.

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To apply for the scholarship, students will need to have accepted an offer from Birmingham, have selected Birmingham as their firm choice, and be registered with one of our local representatives listed below by the scholarship deadline of 19 July 2026. Selection for the award will be based on a combination of academic merit and interview performance. Interviews will be undertaken online and will be conducted between 20th to 24th July.

Applicants must: • Be ranked in the 85th percentile (top 15%) or above in the Reading Challenge. • Be a current Form 6 / Year 13 student applying for September 2026 entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Birmingham. • Submit a UCAS application on or before 14 January(equal consideration deadline). • Hold and meet a conditional offer by 15 August 2026. • Be classified as an international fee-status applicant. • Shortlisted finalists must be available for an online interview between 20–24 July 2026. Eligible countries Open to all nationalities but must be living in (domiciled) in Hong Kong and Macao.

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The awards will be available specifically to international, high-performance student-athletes who choose to pursue their academic and sporting careers with us from September 2026. The scholarship includes: Up to £7500 in tuition fee reduction for the 2026-27 academic year. The amount will depend on an individual’s standard of performance and representation Peak Sport & Fitness membership, consisting of a 200-station gym, 50 metre swimming pool with steam-room and sauna, gym group training, classes and squash court access. Who can apply? Eligibility Criteria Scholarships can only be awarded to international student-athletes joining the UK University of Birmingham campus Eligible student-athletes must be international fee payers Individuals must receive an offer, gain admission and enrol on to their degree programme to study from September 2026. Gaining a visa to study in the UK is essential. Both under and postgraduate students are eligible for consideration Athletes must compete in BUCS and/or Olympic/Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sports Please note that this funding is limited to the 2026-2027 academic year and cannot be carried over should an individual study a degree consisting of multiple years. The funding will be applied exclusively as a tuition fee discount – it will not be allocated as a stipend or for any other purpose.

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The Islam Fund supports the study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at University of Birmingham. This award supports MA Islamic Studies students by covering up to 100% of their tuition fees (at home or international rates). Who can apply? This award is open to Home and Overseas MA Islamic Studies students, who will commence their study at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study the MA Islamic Studies programme. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). Students of any nationality can apply for the scholarship. This means that all students can apply whether they're classed as Home or International for tuition fee purposes.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references. You'll need to complete the online funding application form You'll also need to get two referees to supply references via the funding reference form By applying you will be automatically considered for relevant College of Arts and Law scholarships, as long as your application is complete by the deadline. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Who can apply? To be eligible for the LLB and LLB for Graduates Scholarship, candidates must: Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Have applied for, and received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm choice in UCAS for a full-time undergraduate programme in the Birmingham Law School starting September 2026 (scholarship cannot be deferred). You must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at Birmingham's UK campus. Meet the academic condition of their offer to the programme. Be self-funding and have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK. Submit your scholarship application via the form on our website by 30 April 2026. Accept an offer from the University of Birmingham for a programme within Birmingham Law School by 30 June 2026. Upon enrolment in September 2026, pay their net tuition fees for the first year by 1 November 2026, immediately following enrolment. Eligible countries This scholarship is only open to students who are classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes.

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Open to both Home and International students, these scholarships are of various values for students studying Music PhD. A number of Music scholarships of varying values are on offer to students on the Music PhD (specialising in Composition, Musicology or Performance). Who can apply? These awards are open to all Home and International students, studying campus-based Doctoral programmes in the Department of Music. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study. Current PhD students are eligible to apply, providing that at the start of the award they have at least 50% (excluding writing-up) of their period of study remaining. These scholarships are open to both Home and International students.

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There is a single application process covering all College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarships. Please submit an application to your programme of study, and complete the scholarship application form available in the below button, indicating which opportunities you wish to be considered for.

Other eligibility requirements The College of Arts and Law is offering a number of Music scholarships for entry in September 2026. Awards vary in value, and are available to students taking our Masters programmes: Music MA (various pathways) Music MA by Research (specialising in Composition, Musicology or Performance) Who can apply? These awards are open Home and International students, studying campus-based Masters programmes in the Department of Music. They are available to students who commence their study at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). This scholarship is only available for postgraduate masters study in the Department of Music.

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references. You'll need to complete the online funding application form You'll also need to get two referees to supply references via the funding reference form The deadline for applying is Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT. By applying, you will be automatically considered for relevant College of Arts and Law scholarships. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Our Online Birmingham Masters Scholarship offers £3,000 via a tuition fee discount, to support the brightest and best applicants intending to join select postgraduate courses via distance learning in 2026. These scholarships are our commitment to our distance learning students who choose to forge their future at Birmingham. The Online Birmingham Masters Scholarships will support students to study an academically-rigorous degree to enhance their knowledge and career whilst studying flexibly around their existing commitments. As valued members of our postgraduate community, these scholarships will support new students to continue our civic mission around the world. The £3,000 tuition fee discounts will be spread across successful applicants' module fees. Who can apply? The Online Birmingham Masters Scholarship will be available to students who are: Self-funded — you must be self-funding or applying for a postgraduate government loan to pay your fees and living expenses; Not already registered on a postgraduate programme — applicants must not currently be enrolled on a postgraduate degree course; Studying one of the eligible online Masters degrees in 2026. Eligible online courses LLM Environmental and Energy Law Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Clinical Leadership MBA Engineering Leadership MSc Bioinformatics MSc Mental Health Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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To be considered for an award, applicants must, by the deadline, have done both of the following: Made an application to their intended Masters programme. Please apply through the relevant programme page on the Course finder section of the University of Birmingham website. This must include all of the relevant supporting documentation: references, transcripts if available, and English language certification if applicable. Completed the Online Birmingham Masters Scholarships application form. You should enter the Applicant ID number that you were given during the application to your Masters programme. If you do not input the correct ID number, your application may be void or may experience a delay in being processed.

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for this award you must: Play in a commonwealth games or Olympic recognised sport Apply to the University by 6pm on 30th June as one of your original five choices. Then be accepted to one of the following courses for year 1 entry after placing it as firm choice in UCAS: Physics BSc Physics MSci Physics (International Study) BSc Physics (International Study) MSci Physics and Astrophysics BSc Physics and Astrophysics MSci Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc Physics with Data Science BSc Physics with Data Science MSci Physics with Medical Physics BSc Physics with Medical Physics MSci Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci Theoretical Physics BSc Theoretical Physics MSci Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci Physic Sports Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the University Sports Scholarships, which would take priority over this award. To renew this award in a subsequent year of study you must: Hold this award in the previous academic year. Achieve 60% year average at the first attempt in your previous year of study. Renewal will pause for years spent in international study or intercalated study and will restart during your return to study at in School of Physics and Astronomy at Birmingham based on the performance from the year before your year out. Maintain sporting standards as judged by University of Birmingham sport.

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Tailored for individuals who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation, this prestigious scholarship covers up to £25,000 in the form of a tuition-fee discount for Birmingham MBA full-time students joining the September 2026 cohort. There are only a small number of Purposeful Leader MBA Scholarships available. These are awarded on an ongoing basis so applying early is recommended.

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1) Apply to study the full-time MBA at Birmingham Business School. 2) If your application is successful, you will receive a scholarship application link shortly after receiving your offer letter. 3) Apply for one of our MBA scholarships via the application link by the deadline. As part of your application, you will need to submit a personal statement and answer an essay question focused on responsible business. 4) Your application will be assessed by committee on a rolling basis. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email.

Awarded to talented individuals who are committed to continuously building their skills and knowledge for a better world, this scholarship supports curious thinkers from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. There are multiple Responsible Business MBA Scholarships available for full-time students. These scholarships are in the form of tuition fee discounts worth up to £10,000. These are awarded on an ongoing basis so applying early is recommended.

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1) Apply to study the full-time MBA at Birmingham Business School. 2) If your application is successful, you will receive a scholarship application link shortly after receiving your offer letter. 3) Apply for one of our MBA scholarships via the application link by the deadline. As part of your application, you will need to submit a personal statement and answer an essay question focused on responsible business. 4) Your application will be assessed by committee on a rolling basis. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email.

The University of Birmingham is pleased to be able to offer five Sanctuary Scholarships for new undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starting at the University in 2026 who have sought refuge in the UK. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for Asylum Seekers and we are passionate about being a University of Sanctuary. Value of Award Sanctuary Scholars will receive: A full-tuition fee waiver for the duration of your course. A yearly £5,000 payment to help with study costs, paid monthly. A fully-funded place in University-owned accommodation for the duration of your course. A welcome pack with useful resources to help get your studies off to a great start. To be considered for a Sanctuary Scholarship you must be able to demonstrate that you meet the following conditions at the point your application for the Scholarship is made: You must be in the UK and; You must be unable to access mainstream UK student funding due to your residency status at the point your application for the Scholarship is made and; You must have submitted, or be a dependant* of someone who has submitted, an asylum application in the UK OR you need to have already been granted discretionary leave, at the point your application for the Scholarship is made and; You must have made an application to study at the University of Birmingham for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course beginning in September 2026.

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To make an application for the scholarship you must: 1. Make an application to study at the University of Birmingham 2. Complete the letter of authority 3. Main Application Form

The School of Engineering BP Hughes Bursary is designed to support students who may be facing financial barriers, with particular priority given to those experiencing unexpected changes in circumstances. In the case of conference travel, support can be provided only if no other funds are available and if the student would otherwise not be able to attend a conference in their degree. Determination of eligibility will be made at the discretion of the committee. Applications from students looking for funding to take part in activities that enhance or enrich their study of engineering but cannot take part due to financial reasons are particularly encouraged. Who can apply? This Bursary is intended to assist students who demonstrate financial need to meet one-off costs such as, but not restricted to: Specialist equipment, repairs to equipment Purchasing course materials Travel associated with a project Conference costs Work experience or internship costs Car costs e.g. repairs, breakdown or replacement travel arrangements Unexpected loss of income Increased caring responsibilities This list is not exhaustive and claims for other one-off expenses will be considered at the discretion of the selection panel. Which countries and nationalities are eligible? Open to anybody from any country and any nationality.

Income related

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Value of Award University of Birmingham is pleased to provide two high-calibre students, who may otherwise struggle financially, with a cash award of £5,000 to pursue a one-year taught Masters programme in engineering for entry in September 2026. The award is paid in two cash installments of £2,500: one installment in October 2026 and one in May 2027. Eligibility Criteria Students must have received an offer to study one a one-year MSc engineering programme of their choice. Eligible School of Chemical Engineering MSc programmes Eligible School of Engineering MSc programmes Eligible School of Metallurgy and Materials MSc programmes Selection of successful candidates will be based initially upon financial needs and then upon academic achievement.

Academic excellence, Income related

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Applications should be submitted online using the TI Group PG Scholarship application form. Please ensure you complete all sections of the form and remember to provide detailed information on your financial situation as financial need is the main criteria of consideration for this award. You will need to provide a PDF of your undergraduate transcript and a PDF/Word Document from your academic reference as part of the application so please have these documents ready when completing the application form. It is important to remember that the availability of awards is limited and as such not all applications will be successful. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2026.

The William Paton Fund supports teaching and education in Theology and Religion. This award supports Masters level (taught) students by covering up to 100% of their tuition fees (at home or international rates). Who can apply? Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study any Masters level (taught) programme offered by the Department of Theology and Religion or MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics: Global Philosophy of Religion pathway. This award is open to Home and Overseas students, who will commence their study at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). Students of any nationality can apply for the scholarship. This means that all students can apply whether they're classed as Home or International for tuition fee purposes.

Mature students

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In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references. You'll need to complete the online funding application form You'll also need to get two referees to supply references via the funding reference form By applying you will be automatically considered for relevant College of Arts and Law scholarships (apart from the William Paton MA Stipends in Global Philosophy of Religion which requires a separate application). Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Who can apply? These awards are open to Home and Overseas students, studying full-time campus-based masters-level programmes in the Department of Modern Languages. Applications from BAME candidates are particularly welcome. Please check our programme details for information on programmes. The awards are available to students who commence their study at the start of the 2026 academic year. These awards are not available to current Masters students. Applications for funding can only be considered alongside an application to study. This award cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship (including partnership scholarships). This scholarship is only available for postgraduate masters study in the Department of Modern Languages.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online funding application form. Your application must also be supported by two references. You'll need to complete the online funding application form You'll also need to get two referees to supply references via the funding reference form By applying, you will be automatically considered for relevant College of Arts and Law scholarships. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.