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University of Birmingham Global Master’s Scholarship

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  • The University of Birmingham is well-known for removing barriers to education, thus enabling academically talented students to fulfill their potential in learning and education. 

Scholarship Overview

  • The Global Masters Scholarship targets academically talented international students from across the world who would want to pursue one of the University of Birmingham’s Master’s Degrees. This scholarship will support students during the 2021/22 academic year.
  • Recipients of this scholarship receive £10,000 in support towards studies at the University of Birmingham.

Host School(s)

  • University of Birmingham, UK

Field(s) of Study

  • All taught Masters programs at the university are eligible for this scholarship, except for programs from the Birmingham Business School

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Successful recipients are entitled to an award of up to £10,000.
  • This award is deducted from the total tuition fees owed by each successful scholar.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Approximately 30 scholarships

Which countries are targeted?

  • Algeria, Canada, China (PRC), Egypt, Ghana,
  • Hong Kong (SAR of PRC), India, Indonesia, Kenya,
  • Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Seychelles,
  • Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda. Zambia, Zimbabwe

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be classified as a citizen or permanent resident of one of the eligible countries
  • Be classified as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes
  • Have received, and accepted, an offer of admission for a taught Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham UK Campus to study in the 2021/22 academic year.
  • Be planning to start your studies at the University in September/October 2021 on a course delivered on-campus.
  • Be an academically exceptional student (proof should be provided in the scholarship application statement)
  • Have, or be expecting to achieve a first-class overall grade (at least 70% as per the UK grading system) in a bachelors degree or its equivalent

NOTE:

  • Students who have previously received a full scholarship or sponsorship covering full tuition fees from an alternative internal or external source are also not eligible for this scholarship.
  • Scholarship recipients must have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham (plus any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK) and be in a position to pay the outstanding tuition fees that are not covered by the scholarship.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • If you meet all the eligibility requirements for this scholarship, and you have been issued with and accepted admission to a Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham, you can apply for this scholarship.
  • Application is done using the online scholarship application form accessed using the website link below.
  • You must complete the form accurately and in full, as you cannot amend the form after submission. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
  • Also, do not fill submit duplicate admissions. The first form you submit is what will be reviewed.

NOTE: This scholarship is only available for 2021. There is therefore no option for deferring the scholarship to a later date.

Closing Date

  • 30 June 2021

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