Birkbeck University of London is offering partially funded scholarships for international students looking to pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees for the academic year 2026-2027. This scholarship aims to support self-funded international students by providing financial assistance to ease the burden of tuition fees.
- 💸 Birkbeck International Excellence scholarship
- Up to £5,000 available for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes.
- 🌍 Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship
- Supports international students from OnCampus foundation programmes continuing at Birkbeck.
- 🎓 Birkbeck Global Futures scholarship
- Discounts tuition fees for the first year of full-time master’s courses.
- 🏠 Accommodation scholarship
- Various external scholarships for international students at Birkbeck.
- 🌐 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
- For Indian students enrolling in January 2025.
- 🌍 Commonwealth scholarship
- Available to Commonwealth citizens across different funds.
- 🎓 Chevening scholarship
- Full-cost scholarship for full-time master’s students.
- 💰 Financial aid for American students
- Loans administered by Birkbeck for US students.
- 💰 Loans for Canadian students
- Loans administered by Birkbeck for Canadian students.
- 📘 Acker postgraduate psychology bursary
- Supports low-income students in the School of Psychological Studies.
- 🎨 AHRC
- Fully funded doctoral research studentships in arts and humanities.
- 🌍 Emily Paige Short Fund
- Up to £1,000 award for earth and planetary sciences students.
- 🌍 Enabling fund for non-fieldwork expenses
- Grants up to £500 for earth and planetary sciences students.
- 📚 Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary
- £1,000 scholarship for French or French Studies students.
- 🌿 Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary
- Five £5,000 bursaries for environment and sustainability studies.
- 🎓 MRes Philosophy Bursary
- Bursaries for students starting MRes in Philosophy.
- 📜 Peltz studentship
- Scholarships for part-time postgraduate students in various studies.
- 🇯🇵 Sasakawa Japanese Studies Postgraduate Studentship
- For postgraduate studies focusing on Japanese studies.
- 🌍 Tim Newling fund
- Supports earth and planetary sciences students with academic travel costs.
- 🏅 Women in Sport scholarship
- Encourages female participation in the sport industry.
- 📚 Birkbeck Lifelong Learning Guarantee
- Graduates receive discounts for further studies at Birkbeck.
Designation
- Institution: Birkbeck University of London
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters
- Study Location: United Kingdom
Research Area
Wide range of courses offered including, but not limited to:
- Accounting
- Criminology
- Economics
- Creative Writing
- Data Science
- Environmental Management
- And many more…
Eligibility/Qualification
To qualify for the Birkbeck International Scholarships, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
- Eligible Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, East Asia, Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East, and North Africa.
- Must hold an unconditional offer on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at Birkbeck starting in Autumn 2025.
- Must be self-funded and classified as an ‘International’ tuition fee payer.
- Only one scholarship award can be offered per student and cannot be held with other full scholarships.
Description
The Birkbeck International Scholarship is designed to assist international students with tuition costs. Scholarships are available for the first year only and total amounts up to £5000, with varying amounts based on the application.
Scholarship Coverage:
| Scholarship Amount | Coverage |
|---|---|
| £5000 | Tuition fee-only, first year |
| £2000 | Tuition fee-only, first year |
| £1500 | Tuition fee-only, first year |
| £1000 | Tuition fee-only, first year |
How to Apply
Application Instructions:
- Check the general entry requirements and apply to Birkbeck.
- After receiving an unconditional offer, complete the online application form based on your region:
- Asia/Central Asia
- East Asia/South East Asia
- Middle East/North Africa
- North America
- Latin America/Caribbean
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Submit a statement (max 4000 characters) explaining why you are an ideal candidate for the scholarship.
- Successful candidates will be notified via email and must complete a £200 non-refundable deposit payment.
- Enroll by the deadline of September 7, 2025, to receive the award.
Last Date to Apply
- Application Deadlines:
- July 20
For more detailed information, visit the official Birkbeck University of London Scholarships page.
