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 ยฃ4,000 to ยฃ5,000, 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 Chancellorโs Scholarships.
Scholarships available for Indian Aspirants
ย Numerous unique scholarship possibilities are available to Indian students, such as:
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships
- ยฃ4,000 awardsfor all eligible Indian students enrolling in most postgraduate Masterโs programs, excluding MSc Management, MSc International Business, MSc Marketing, or MBA.
- ยฃ5,000 awardsfor high-achieving students selected through the India Chancellor’s Scholarship program, applicable to all Masterโs programs, including business disciplines.
- No cap on the number of ยฃ4,000 scholarships; for ยฃ5,000 awards,ย 50 scholarshipswill be granted based on academic merit.
- Deadline:ย End of May 2025for formal acceptance of the offer.
- Chancellorโs Scholarships 2025
- 15 awards of ยฃ6,000 each, for postgraduate taught Masterโs programs.
- Selection is based on academic merit and excellence demonstrated in the application process.
- Deadline:ย End of May 2025.
- MBA Scholarships
- Up toย ยฃ15,000for outstanding candidates applying for the Purposeful Leader MBA programme.
- Additional scholarships up toย ยฃ10,000for 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 undergraduateย programmes.
- Based on academic merit and nominations from schools or agent partners.
- Deadline:ย End of May 2025.
ย 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.โ
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, visitย https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/campaigns/125-intl-scholarships.
