The University of Birmingham has announced the Birmingham Masters Scholarship 2026, offering financial support for students planning to start a postgraduate taught Master’s degree in the United Kingdom.The scholarship is part of the university’s £1.4 million funding commitment aimed at supporting talented students pursuing postgraduate education.
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Scholarship Value
Successful applicants will receive:
- £3,000 tuition fee discount
The scholarship will be applied directly to the tuition fees of the Master’s programme.
Study Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Master’s Degree
Students can begin their studies in:
- January 2026
- September 2026
The scholarship can be used for eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Birmingham (Edgbaston campus) or selected online programmes.
Important Note for International Students
Although the scholarship is technically open to students of any nationality, applicants must qualify for “Home fee status” in the UK. This means that most international students (including many students outside the UK) will not normally be eligible, as they are usually classified under international tuition fees. Therefore, applicants should verify their fee status before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply for an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Birmingham.
- Start their Master’s programme in January or September 2026.
- Be eligible for Home tuition fee status.
- Not have previously studied at the University of Birmingham.
Priority will be given to applicants who previously graduated from universities located in the Midlands region of the UK. Students who completed their undergraduate degree at Birmingham should instead apply for the £2,000 Alumni Scholarship.
Application Deadlines
Due to the high number of applications, the scholarship is processed in three rounds:
- Round 1: 8 December 2025
- Round 2: 30 April 2026
- Round 3: 31 July 2026
Applicants who are placed on the reserve list in an earlier round will automatically be considered in the next round without needing to reapply.
How to Apply
To apply for the Birmingham Masters Scholarship, applicants must complete two steps before the deadline:
- Step 1: Apply for a Master’s programme through the University of Birmingham course finder and submit all required documents (transcripts, references, and English language certificates if applicable).
- Step 2: Submit the Birmingham Masters Scholarship application form.
Applicants must include the Application ID number received when applying to the Master’s programme. Missing or incorrect IDs may lead to the application being delayed or invalid.
Official Application Page
Students can apply through the official university page.
