Birmingham Masters Scholarship

The scheme is open to Home fee-paying students who have not previously studied at the University of Birmingham. What are the eligible countries and nationalities? Domiciled in the UK or Ireland: students recorded as Home for fee status purposes are eligible provided that they meet the other eligibility criteria; The deadline for round one is 23:59 (UK time) on 8 December 2026. The deadline for round two is 23:59 (UK time) on 30 April 2027. The deadline for round three is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 July 2027. Students of any nationality can apply provided that they are eligible for Home fee status and are intending to study an eligible Masters course in January or September 2027. The list of eligible Masters courses can be found below.

Domiciled in the UK or Ireland: students recorded as Home for fee status purposes are eligible provided that they meet the other eligibility criteria; 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; Commencing an 180-credits Masters course in an eligible subject in 2027. The scheme is open to Home fee-paying students who have not previously studied at the University of Birmingham. You must be commencing an eligible Masters degree in January or September 2027 to be able to apply. In recognition of the importance of talent retention in the Midlands, we will be prioritising applications from students who have graduated from one of the Midlands-based universities. Due to the high volume of applications, the Birmingham Masters Scholarship will have three rounds. This is so we can process applications as and when we receive them and respond to applicants in a timely manner. The deadline for round one is 23:59 (UK time) on 8 December 2026. The deadline for round two is 23:59 (UK time) on 30 April 2027. The deadline for round three is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 July 2027. If you are made a reserve in a round, you do not need to re-apply to the scholarship scheme as your application will be automatically carried over into the following rounds. What are the eligible countries and nationalities? Students of any nationality can apply provided that they are eligible for Home fee status and are intending to study an eligible Masters course in January or September 2027. The list of eligible Masters courses can be found below.

1. 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.
2. Completed the Birmingham Masters Scholarships application form. You should enter the application ID number that you were given during the application to your Masters programme.
3. This must include all of the relevant supporting documentation: references, transcripts if available, and English language certification if applicable.