The Birmingham Masters Scholarship offers £3,000 via a tuition fee discount to support the brightest and best applicants commencing their Masters study at Birmingham in 2027.
Application Deadline:
- Round 1: 8 December 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Round 2: 30 April 2027 (23:59 UK time)
- Round 3: 31 July 2027 (23:59 UK time)
Tell Me About The Program:
The Birmingham Masters Scholarship is a university-funded financial award designed to support high-achieving postgraduate applicants commencing a Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham in January or September 2027. Part of a £1.4 million institutional scholarship commitment to Home students, the program aims to alleviate financial barriers to postgraduate study, foster talent retention in the Midlands region, and enhance graduate career prospects in a competitive global job market. The award provides financial support via a direct tuition fee discount.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Open across a wide spectrum of eligible Postgraduate Taught Master’s degree programs offered by the University of Birmingham. (Specific course eligibility lists can be verified on the official University course portal).
Type:
Postgraduate Taught Tuition Fee Waiver / Entrance Scholarship
Who can Apply?
- Fee Status: Open strictly to students classified under Home fee status.
- Prior Study Restriction: Applicants must not have previously studied at the University of Birmingham.
- Academic Intake: Must be commencing an eligible Master’s degree in January 2027 or September 2027.
- Regional Priority: Priority consideration is given to applicants who have graduated from a university based in the Midlands region of the UK.
- Nationality: Open to any nationality provided the applicant meets Home fee status requirements.
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated competitively across three review rounds. Selection criteria focus on academic excellence, prior degree achievements, alignment with program goals, and prioritization of graduates from Midlands-based higher education institutions. Candidates designated as “reserve” in an earlier round are automatically carried over into subsequent selection rounds.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
United Kingdom / Global (open to any nationality with verified Home fee status in the UK).
Where will the Program be Taken?
University of Birmingham campuses (Edgbaston, Online, or Stratford-upon-Avon, UK).
How Many Fellows:
Multiple awards funded under the University’s £1.4 million postgraduate commitment.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Financial Support: A £3,000 tuition fee discount applied directly to the recipient’s Master’s tuition invoice.
How Long Will it Last:
Duration of the enrolled Master’s degree program (1 year full-time or equivalent part-time).
How to Apply:
- Submit an official study application for your intended Master’s degree program via the University of Birmingham Course Finder portal, including all required supporting materials (academic transcripts, references, and English language credentials if applicable).
- Retrieve your unique Masters Application ID Number generated during the program application process.
- Complete and submit the online Birmingham Masters Scholarship application form, entering your exact Application ID Number.
- Ensure both the study application and scholarship form are completed before one of the three round deadlines:
- Round 1: 8 December 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Round 2: 30 April 2027 (23:59 UK time)
- Round 3: 31 July 2027 (23:59 UK time)
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
