Vice Chancellor’s Award at University College Birmingham 2026

The Vice Chancellor’s Award at University College Birmingham supports exceptional international students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and commitment to societal impact. The award covers the full tuition fee for the first year of study for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 / 31 May 2026 / 31 October 2026
2. Value: Full tuition fee for the first year
3. Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
4. Sponsor: University College Birmingham
5. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Vice Chancellor’s Award at University College Birmingham 2026

To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfil the following criteria:

1. You must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at University College Birmingham. Part-time courses, distance learning courses or other levels of study are not eligible.
2. You must have overseas fee status and be paying overseas tuition fees. Home fee payers are not eligible.
3. The minimum requirements are 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalents) for undergraduate programmes and 1st class honours (or international equivalents) for postgraduate programmes.
4. This scholarship is available to students in their first year of study only.
5. You must have paid at least £1,000 towards your deposit within 14 days of receiving your scholarship offer. Otherwise, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.
6. You agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or participate in marketing activities upon request.

Vice Chancellor's Award application deadlines

1. February 2026 intake: Application Deadline: 30 November 2025: Notification Date: 18 December 2025
2. September 2026 intake: Application Deadline: 31 May 2026: Notification Date: 30 June 2026
3. February 2027 intake: Application Deadline: 31 October 2026: Notification Date: 30 November 2026

Benefits of Vice Chancellor’s Award at University College Birmingham 2026

1. Full tuition fee covered for the first year
2. Applicable to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

How to Apply

1. Obtain an offer for a programme starting in February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027.
2. Submit your application via one of the following links, depending on your intake: February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027. Deadlines can be found below.
3. Include a personal statement and in 500 words, demonstrate your achievements in your field of study, your career aspirations, and your contribution to the betterment of society.
4. You will be notified of the outcome via email.

For more details, visit University College Birmingham Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

30 November 2025:

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Vice Chancellor’s Award at University College Birmingham 2026