Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship (2025–2026)

The Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship is designed to support students who face personal or systemic barriers to accessing postgraduate education. It is funded by alumni and supporters of Birkbeck, University of London.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 29, 2025
• Value£3,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBirkbeck University of London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyBirkbeck University of London
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A non-repayable grant of £3,000 toward tuition fees.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be accepted onto a Birkbeck master’s degree (or awaiting a decision by the deadline).

• Not already hold a master’s degree from a UK institution.

• Have arranged to fund the rest of their tuition.

And meet at least one of the following:

• Declared disability.

• Care leaver (under 25 and in public care for at least 3 months).

• Black, Asian, or minority ethnic background.

• Single parent.

• Unpaid carer for a relative, friend, or neighbour.

• Hold refugee status.

Preference is given to applicants who have been out of formal education for 3 years or more.

Selection Process

• Applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility and prioritised if they fall into more than one category.

• Final selection is made by a panel of academic and administrative leaders from across the university.

• All applicants will be notified of the outcome no later than Wednesday 17 September 2025.   

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please complete the Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarships 2025-26 application form.

For more details, visit Birkbeck Scholarship webpage