Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships at Birmingham City University 2026

The Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships are open to students who are applying for a full-time Computing, Engineering or Built Environment courses starting in September 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 22, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorBirmingham City University
• City to studyBirmingham
• School to studyBirmingham City University
• Course to studyComputing , Engineering , Built Environment
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• 15 full-fee, course-long Scholarships, each amounting to £30,000
• 50 means-tested Bursaries of £2,000.

Requirements

These bursaries and scholarships are for UK students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computing, Engineering or Technology-related subjects.

To be eligible for this funding, you must:

1. Secure a place on one of our Computing, Engineering or Built Environment degree courses starting in September 2026 (see ‘eligible courses’ below), studying full-time.

   • Computing

     Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
     Business Information Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Networks and Security - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Science - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons) 
     Computing and Information Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Cyber Security - BSc (Hons) 
     Game Design - BA (Hons) 
     Game Technical Art - BA (Hons) 
     Game Programming - BSc (Hons) 
     Game Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Music Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Sound Engineering - BSc (Hons) 

     Engineering

     Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons) 
     Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons) 

     Built Environment

     Architectural Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
     Construction Management - BSc (Hons)
     Quantity Surveying - BSc (Hons)
     Real Estate - BSc (Hons)

     Excluded courses

     Apprenticeships
     Courses delivered by BCU partners
     Part-time courses
     Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry and HNC/HND

     Top-up courses

2. Be from a lower socio-economic background?(i.e. from a lower income household of £25,000 or less and/or be eligible or have previously been eligible for free school meals), as well as from a priority under-represented group: female and/or ethnic minority.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Secure a place on an eligible course at BCU.

   You will need to have a confirmed place on an eligible course at BCU on receipt of your level 3 qualifications (A Level / BTEC or equivalent). You can see all eligible courses in our Terms and Conditions below. 

   Search courses

2. If you are applying for the Scholarship, complete the application form.

   Applications close 22 March 2026. 

   Scholarship application

3. If you are applying for the Bursary, complete the application form.

   Applications close 22 March 2026.

   Bursary application

For more details, visit Birmingham City University Scholarship webpage