Unlock a world of possibilities with the Birmingham University Global Masters Scholarships for the academic year 2024/25. Valued at £2,000 per scholarship, this prestigious award is open to international students from selected countries aspiring to pursue a taught Masters degree at Birmingham.

Who Qualifies for the Global Masters Scholarship?

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  1. Admission Requirements: Apply for and receive an offer of admission for a taught Masters degree at the University of Birmingham’s UK campus for the 2024/25 academic year.
  2. Domicile Status: Be classified as ‘domiciled’ in one of the specified countries (refer to the list below).
  3. Fee Payer Status: Be classified as an overseas fee payer by the University for tuition fee purposes.
  4. Commencement Date: Start your studies at the University in September/October 2024 on a full-time course delivered at the UK campus.

Programs Not Eligible for the Scholarship

Ensure program eligibility by noting the following exclusions:

  • Deferred Programs: The scholarship is only available for programs starting in September 2024; deferring to September 2025 renders applicants ineligible.
  • Distance Learning Programs: Students opting for exclusively online courses are not eligible for this scholarship.
  • Birmingham Business School Programs: MSc and MBA scholarships are available separately, but this scholarship does not cover Birmingham Business School programs.
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs: Certain programs, including MBChB, MEng, MSci, MPharm, MPhil, MRes, MMus, MLit, PGDip, and PGCert, are not eligible.
  • University of Birmingham Dubai Campus: This scholarship is not applicable for students studying at the Dubai campus.

Eligible Countries for the Scholarship

The eligible countries are:

  1. Cameroon
  2. Egypt
  3. Gambia
  4. Ghana
  5. India
  6. Iran
  7. Kenya
  8. Nigeria
  9. Pakistan
  10. South Africa
  11. Sri Lanka
  12. Tanzania, United Republic of
  13. Uganda
  14. United Arab Emirates
  15. Vietnam
  16. Zambia
  17. Zimbabwe

How to Secure the Scholarship

This scholarship will be automatically offered to eligible applicants. To secure it:

  1. Obtain an unconditional offer and accept it via the postgraduate portal by May 31, 2024 (23:59 UK time/GMT+1).
  2. Pay the standard £2,000 (GBP) admissions deposit upon receiving the unconditional offer.

Terms and Conditions

Ensure compliance with the following conditions:

  • Apply early to meet scholarship eligibility.
  • Adhere to deadlines for accepting the offer and paying the deposit.
  • The University reserves the right to cease the scholarship offer to new applicants at any time.

Awarding Process

Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility criteria and the outlined application and admission process. Successful candidates will see the scholarship applied as a tuition fee discount upon enrollment in September 2024.

Financial Conditions

Candidates must have sufficient funds to cover living expenses, visa/travel costs, and outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship. Online registration and ‘Normal Registration’ must be completed by October 4, 2024 (23:59 UK time/GMT+1), and tuition fees for the first year must be paid by November 1.

Additional Conditions

Awardees are expected to support the University by providing testimonials and engaging in ambassadorial activities if requested.

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