There are a range of scholarships available to international students, offered by both the University and a number of external organisations. Most of these scholarships are aimed to encourage and recognise academic excellence, and competition can be fierce, therefore we would recommend that you look into their availability as early as possible. More information on all international scholarships can be obtained from the scholarships page on the International Relations website.
The University of Birmingham attracts students of the highest calibre and is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught masters students. Generally, in order to be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fees purposes
Have applied for a place to study at the University of Birmingham by a designated date
Select Birmingham as their firm choice through UCAS (for undergraduates) or accept an offer of a place on a one-year masters degree (for postgraduates)
Complete and submit a scholarship application form (together with copies of academic transcripts and at least one academic reference for postgraduates) by the designated closing deadline
As stated above, scholarships will be awarded on academic excellence by a selection panel.
Please visit the International Relations scholarships web page for further details.
For general international funding enquiries, please contact Peter Jordan on 0121 414 2705 or email international-scholarships@bham.ac.uk.
Some schools and departments also offer their own partial scholarships, for which you may be eligible to apply. Please log onto the website for the department you are applying to for current details of awards offered.
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, including the University of Birmingham, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.
The University of Birmingham has one Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to offer for the 2010/11 academic year. Please note that you will only be eligible to apply for this scholarship if you have been offered a place on one of the following programmes in the International Development Department:
The scholarship will cover full tuition fee costs and the cost of flights to and from the UK in addition to monthly maintenance payments of £828 for the duration of the programme. The successful candidate will be selected by the International Development Department.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 April 2010.
Application form and scholarship guidelines (PDF 133KB, opens new window)
List of eligible Commonwealth developing countries (PDF 8.34KB, opens new window)
Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and UK universities, these scholarships are usually for taught master’s programmes. The University of Birmingham regularly attracts high-flying Chevening Scholars and in 2003/4 welcomed more chevening awardees than any other non-Oxbridge university. For further details please visit www.chevening.com.
The University of Birmingham is pleased to work in partnership with the Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Programme (IFP) provides postgraduate taught and postgraduate research study opportunities to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. The foundation actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education. For more details visit http://www.fordfound.org/about/guideline.cfm.
For information on other sources of funding for international students, we would advise you to consult the following sources:
The British Council, Embassy or High Commission in your home country
The Ministry or Department of Education in your home country
Your current academic institution (particularly if you are a member of academic staff looking to upgrade your qualifications)
