2026 Birkbeck Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship (England Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Bachelor’s and Master's

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

Scholarship Summary: 

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships for international students domiciled in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Vietnam reflects Birkbeck's commitment to promote equality and diversity across our full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:
i. be a new student, starting your first year of study in autumn 2026 or January 2027 (N.B. this scholarship is only available to new students).
ii. be an international student paying international tuition fees 
iii. be studying a full-time undergraduate course (courses with foundation years are not eligible for this scholarship) starting in autumn 2026 or 
iv. be studying a full-time taught postgraduate course starting in autumn 2026 or January 2027 (postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas and graduate diplomas are not eligible for this scholarship)
v. enrol on one of our eligible programmes, as described above, starting in autumn 2026 or January 2027
vi. be ordinarily domiciled in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Vietnam. 

Value of Scholarship: 

The Birkbeck Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is valued as follows;
1) Full-time undergraduate degrees: £1,000 tuition fee discount, per year of enrolment, over a maximum period of three years (£1,000 per year over three years, total of £3,000). 

2) Full-time master's courses: £3,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of enrolment only.

Scholarship Application Guide: 

There is no need to apply. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the scholarship will be applied automatically at the point of enrolment.

Scholarship Website: 

Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Birbeck International Scholarship Page.