MSc Business Scholarships
Birmingham Business School offers a small number of scholarships for students on the MSc Business programmes (MSc International Accounting and Finance, MSc International Business, MSc Human Resource Management, MSc Human Resource Management CIPD, MSc Investments, MSc Marketing, MSc International Marketing, MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting, and MSc Marketing Communications) to reward outstanding academic achievement. The financial support offered is to contribute towards tuition fees. These awards are based on merit and will be selected by a panel of representatives from the Business School.
The awards are available for students who are nationals of the following countries/regions:
MSc Business Scholarships
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Scholarship
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Number of scholarships
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Value per award (£)
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Africa
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3
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5,000
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Indian Subcontinent
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3
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5,000
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UK /EU
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3
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50% of fee
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Russia
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1
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5,000
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All applicants who are offered a place on one of our MSc Business programmes will be considered for the above scholarships. Your application will automatically be forwarded to the decision making board, provided:
(a)That you have been made an offer of study before the cut-off date.
These dates are:
International students: 12th April 2013
UK/EU students: 28th June 2013
(b) That you complete the application form and then submit it electronically. A link to the application form will be sent automatically to eligible students after the cut-off date.
Applications to be submitted by:
International students: 31st May 2013
UK/EU students: 19th July 2013
Successful students will be informed of their award by:
International students: 28th June 2013
UK/EU students: 9th August 2013
Unfortunately we are unable to contact all applicants with notification of results or provide feedback on individual applications due to the volume of applications and interest that we receive. If you do not hear from the Business School by the dates above, please assume that your application for a scholarship has been unsuccessful.
Previous MSc Business Scholarship Winners
Stefania Giovanniello, MSc Human Resource Management CIPD, Italy; “Receiving the news that I was a recipient of a scholarship from the Business School was a wonderful experience. It consolidated my confidence in the task ahead and made me more determined to achieve excellence on my MSc. While reassuring me about my communication levels and academic performance so far, it also made me realise that the Scholarship Board had put a big responsibility on my shoulders and I should be not only achieving but excelling on my academic journey.”
Titilope Abatan, MSc Investments, Nigeria; “The MSc Business Scholarship has had a tremendous effect on my studies. Firstly, it made it possible for me to concentrate on my studies, without the need to look for a part-time job to sustain myself while in school. Secondly, employers highly regard the scholarship and it gives me an added advantage.”
Vera Lapotskina, MSc International Business, Estonia; “This award will alleviate the financial pressure of pursuing higher education and help me to achieve my academic goals. I am enjoying every minute of my course and University life; friendly and exciting international atmosphere in addition to a fantastic teaching team and very helpful University staff and facilities.”
Simon Evans Scholarship
Further details can be found on the Simon Evans Scholarships page
10 scholarships are available to UK / EU students on any of the MSc Marketing programmes.
Closing date for applications 1st August.
UK students
University Scholarships
The University has a number of scholarships available to postgraduate students. These cover both research and taught programmes, and assist with the cost of tuition fees. Find out more information about available Scholarships and Grants.
The Grants Register
Most large public libraries will have a copy of the Grants Register and possibly other publications, which list various grant-awarding and charitable bodies which may be willing to assist postgraduate students in certain circumstances.
International Students
The British Council
The largest provider of assistance to international students is the British Council. As well as distributing British Government awards, it also acts as an agent for other funding bodies. For further information, contact the nearest British Council office to your home or, if in doubt or there is not one near you, the Educational Attache at the British Embassy or High Commission in your capital city.
University Scholarships
The University offers a number of scholarships for international students to reward outstanding academic achievement. For more information visit International Scholarships.