University of Birmingham Postgraduate Access Scholarships 2027

Scholarships worth £4,000 with additional wrap-around support for students from under-represented backgrounds beginning a Masters in 2027

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 31, 2027
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Birmingham
• City to studyBirmingham
• School to studyUniversity of Birmingham
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• A £4,000 financial contribution towards tuition fees
• A special induction event before you start postgraduate study
• Invitation to become a Birmingham Scholar upon starting postgraduate study
• Tailored study support from the Academic Skills Centre, study abroad opportunities, mentoring and careers opportunities
• Enrolment onto the Postgraduate Birmingham Award
• Access to an alumni mentor
• Access to the Masters Consultancy Challenge and employability skills sessions
• Access to a named postgraduate careers adviser for careers guidance support

Requirements

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are categorised within at least one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a University of Birmingham (Birmingham Scholar) or another university's Widening Participation Scheme: Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate University of Birmingham or other university Widening Participation scheme will be considered.
• Care Leaver: Applicants who have once been a care leaver, which includes spending three months or more in local authority care.
• Disability: Applicants who are in receipt of DSA (Disabled Students Allowance) as an undergraduate student and/or currently receive DLA (Disability Living Allowance) or PIP (Personal Independence payment).
• Black and Ethnic Minority Background: Applicants from a black and minority ethnic group are encouraged to apply.
• Bereaved of or Estranged from Both Parents: Applicants who are bereaved of or estranged from both parents and are under the age of 25 are eligible. Estrangement is defined as having no communication or functioning relationship with either parent and no physical or financial support from them for at least 12 months.
• Caring Responsibilities: Applicants who have caring responsibilities for a family member or friend who could not cope without their support are eligible. This may be due to illness, disability, a mental health issue, or substance misuse.
• Household Income: Applicants with an annual household income of £42,875 or less at their permanent residence.

Awards will be allocated on the basis of merit – simply meeting the criteria will not guarantee that your application is successful. Successful awardees should be prepared to provide evidence of their identification within their selected group should verification be required. Please read the FAQs for further details.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To be considered for an award, applicants must, by the deadline, have done both of the following:

• Made an application to their intended Masters programme: Please apply through the relevant programme page on the Course Finder section of the University of Birmingham website.
• Completed the Postgraduate Access Scholarships application form: You can complete the form by clicking the button at the top of the page, or by using the embedded form below.

The deadline for round one applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 March 2027. The deadline for round two applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 July 2027.

If you are unsuccessful in one round, your application will automatically be carried over to the next round: you do not need to re-apply.

For more information, visit University of Birmingham scholarship webpage.