The University of Birmingham Postgraduate Access Scholarship 2024 (£4,000/student)

Are you hoping to pursue a postgraduate degree and come from a minority background? With the goal of increasing accessibility to postgraduate education for students like you, the University of Birmingham is pleased to offer 50 Postgraduate Access Scholarships, valued £4,000 per. With the help of this program, the institution is demonstrating its dedication to diversity and inclusion and making sure that everyone has the chance to advance their academic and professional opportunities.

When is Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: The deadline for round two applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 July 2024.

Tell Me About the Award:

The University of Birmingham has a long history of accepting students from a variety of backgrounds, having been established in 1900 as the first city university in the United Kingdom. This esteemed university is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere where learners from all backgrounds can succeed.

This dedication is demonstrated by the recently created Postgraduate Access Scholarships, which seek to remove the financial obstacles that frequently prevent students from underrepresented backgrounds from continuing postgraduate courses.

Type:

Postgraduate scholarship

Who can Apply?

Which Countries are Eligible?

All natioanlities

Where will Award be Taken?

The UK

How Many Awards?

50 scholarships

What is the Benefit of the University of Birmingham Postgraduate Access Scholarship?

Our Postgraduate Access Scholars will benefit from:

• 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 Professional Development 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

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Postgraduate Access Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Domiciled in the UK: You must be classified as a Home student for fee-status purposes.
• Studying a 180-credit Postgraduate Taught Degree: Eligible courses include both full-time and part-time Masters programs. Your studies must commence in the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Under-Represented Background: You must fall into one or more of the following categories:
  • Completion of a University of Birmingham or another university’s Widening Participation Scheme.
  • Care Leaver (spent three months or more in local authority care).
  • Disability (in receipt of DSA or other disability allowances).
  • Black and Ethnic Minority Background.
  • Bereaved of or Estranged from Both Parents (under age 25).
  • Caring Responsibilities for a family member or friend.
  • Annual Household Income of £42,875 or less.

How many awards are available?

50 scholarships worth £4,000 for students from under-represented backgrounds beginning a Masters in 2024.

How to Apply for the The University of Birmingham Postgraduate Access Scholarship:

To apply for the Postgraduate Access Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Apply to Your Masters Program: Submit your application through the Course Finder section on the University of Birmingham website.
2. Complete the Scholarship Application Form: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding/postgraduate-access

Application Deadline: The deadline for round two applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 July 2024.

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