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University of Birmingham opens postgraduate scholarships for Indians
The award selection will be based on academic merit and the applicant’s statement of purpose.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 18, Feb 2026
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University of Birmingham / Handout
The University of Birmingham has opened applications for a postgraduate scholarship worth about $13,525 (£10000) for Indian students enrolling in master’s programs in September 2026.
The India Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship will be applied to the first year of full-time taught master’s programs at the university’s Birmingham (Edgbaston) campus.
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Applicants must be domiciled in India, classified as overseas fee payers, and have accepted an offer for a postgraduate program beginning in September 2026.
They are also required to pay the university’s deposit and demonstrate the ability to cover living expenses and any remaining tuition costs. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
Selection will be based on academic merit and the applicant’s statement of purpose. The university said online interviews may be conducted only in exceptional cases where candidates cannot be differentiated on academic criteria alone.
Professor Mark Lee, deputy pro-vice-chancellor (India) at the University of Birmingham, said the scholarship is intended to support Indian students seeking international academic and professional exposure.
“Indian students bring extraordinary ambition, resilience, and curiosity to our classrooms,” he said.
Successful applicants are expected to be informed by mid-August 2026, with the award applied as a tuition fee deduction upon enrollment.
The application deadline is May 31, with further details available on the University of Birmingham’s website.
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is the latest in a series of India-focused funding initiatives introduced by the university in recent years. These include postgraduate awards such as the India Future Skills Scholarship and undergraduate schemes like the India High Fliers Scholarship, reflecting broader competition among UK universities to attract Indian students.
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