125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students

Awarded by : University of Birmingham

Updated on Nov 23, 2024
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students

  • Applicable for

    University of Birmingham in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 5,59,100/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2025

  • Final application deadline

    03 Oct 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • In 2025, as University is celebrating 125 years of University status by Royal Charter, we are proud to mark this milestone by investing in the future of global education

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Birmingham in UK

  • Mentioned above

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 5,000 => Rs 5,59,100

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.63 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • University is offering £4,000 to international students who choose to pursue their Masters degree at the University of Birmingham in September 2025, and awards of up to £5,000 for students domiciled in India

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

  • Priority is given to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth sports*, followed by priority sports within the BUCS programme

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Applicants must apply for and receive an offer to study a taught Masters degree at the University of Birmingham (UK campus) for the 2025/26 academic year.
    • Applicants must be domiciled in one of the selected countries listed below.
    • Applicants must be classified as an overseas fee payer for tuition purposes by the University.
    • Applicants must start your studies in September or October 2025 on a full-time programme delivered at the University’s UK campus.
    • The 125th Anniversary Scholarship is available for eligible MSc programmes at Birmingham Business School, following the same criteria and countries as the main scholarship. Once an offer is accepted and the admission deposit is paid, the scholarship is secured, with confirmation sent separately later via email. Offer holders will receive £5,000, an increase from the standard £4,000 scholarship. Excluded programmes include the MBA, MSc Management, MSc Marketing, and MSc International Business. The University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship offer to new applicants and offer holders at any time, so early application is advised. Please check the website regularly for updates.
    • To be considered for our  125th Anniversary Scholarship worth up to £5,000, which is exclusively for students domiciled in India, eligible students must submit a separate application for the India Chancellor’s Scholarship. This will open soon, so please check our website regularly for updates. Winners will be selected based on academic merit from the shortlist generated through the India Chancellor’s Scholarship applications.
    • Students in receipt of a full tuition fee scholarship from an external organisation are not eligible. If the University becomes aware that a student is fully sponsored by a third-party organisation (i.e., an organisation is providing a scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees), the student will be disqualified from receiving the 125th Anniversary Scholarship. If the scholarship has already been awarded, it will be withdrawn. Please ensure you accurately declare your funding source during enrolment.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +3 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • No other documents required

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date October 03, 2026
  • To maintain the scholarship, candidates must complete online registration and be ‘Normally Registered’ by 3 October 2025 (23:59 UK time/GMT+1)

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/campaigns/125-intl-scholarships

Additional Information

  • Are there any exclusions or programmes not eligible?
    • If you defer your start date to September 2026, you will no longer be eligible, as the scholarship is only available for September 2025 entry.
    • Programmes delivered exclusively through distance learning are not eligible.
    • MBA programmes are not eligible.
    • Other postgraduate programmes such as PhD, MPhil, MRes, MMus, and MLit, as well as PGDip and PGCert programmes, are not eligible.
    • Undergraduate programmes, including MBChB, MEng, MSci, and MPharm, are not eligible.
    • Students studying at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus are not eligibl
  • How do I apply?
    • For the £4,000 125th Anniversary Scholarship, no separate scholarship application is required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the scholarship will automatically be deducted from your tuition fees. Simply pay your admission deposit by the deadline stated in your offer letter and accept your offer to study with us
    • To be considered for our 125th Anniversary Scholarship worth up to £5,000, which is exclusively for students domiciled in India, eligible students must submit a separate application for the India Chancellor’s Scholarship. This will open soon, so please check our website regularly for updates. Winners will be selected based on academic merit from the shortlist generated through the India Chancellor’s Scholarship applications
 

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