The University of Birmingham is rolling out several special scholarships as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations to promote international education and honour the academic achievements of outstanding students. These scholarships are available to Indian students
The scholarships allow Indian students to obtain funding for a variety of postgraduate taught (PGT) Master’s degrees, ranging from £4,000 to £5,000, for programs beginning in September 2025. The University’s dedication to promoting diversity, developing international talent, and establishing life-changing educational opportunities is demonstrated by this effort.
The University is also marking the installation of its new Chancellor Sandie Okoro OBE with a series of special Chancellor’s Scholarships.
Scholarships available for Indian Aspirants
Numerous unique scholarship possibilities are available to Indian students, such as:
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships
- £4,000 awardsfor all eligible Indian students enrolling in most postgraduate Master’s programs, excluding MSc Management, MSc International Business, MSc Marketing, or MBA.
- £5,000 awardsfor high-achieving students selected through the India Chancellor’s Scholarship program, applicable to all Master’s programs, including business disciplines.
- No cap on the number of £4,000 scholarships; for £5,000 awards, 50 scholarshipswill be granted based on academic merit.
- Deadline: End of May 2025for formal acceptance of the offer.
- Chancellor’s Scholarships 2025
- 15 awards of £6,000 each, for postgraduate taught Master’s programs.
- Selection is based on academic merit and excellence demonstrated in the application process.
- Deadline: End of May 2025.
- MBA Scholarships
- Up to £15,000for outstanding candidates applying for the Purposeful Leader MBA programme.
- Additional scholarships up to £10,000for Responsible Business MBA applicants.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- India High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships- (High Fliers Research 2024 ranks UoB as the most targeted university in the UK by the top employers)
- Limited scholarships for Indian students, applicable to undergraduate programmes.
- Based on academic merit and nominations from schools or agent partners.
- Deadline: End of May 2025.
Professor Adam Tickell, the University of Birmingham’s Vice-Chancellor, stated, “I am proud to kickstart our 125th anniversary celebrations here in India specifically. We are proud to deepen our ties with India by offering these scholarships. They represent our long-standing commitment to empowering global talent and advancing knowledge to address the challenges of the future.”
Applications for these scholarships are now open, with deadlines ranging from May 2025 for specific awards. Indian students are encouraged to explore these opportunities to be part of an institution with a rich legacy of research and academic impact.
For more details on eligibility, deadlines, and application processes, visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/campaigns/125-intl-scholarships.
