Postgraduate Chancellor’s Academic Merit Scholarship (Dubai)
Award details
- Award typeUniversity
- Award valueUp to 30% per year
- Application deadlineOngoing
- Study levelPostgraduate Taught
- Qualification levelMasters, Certificate, Diploma
- CampusDubai
This scholarship celebrates exceptional academic achievement and provides up to 30% tuition fee support.
Awards are based on the results to date or final grades submitted with the application and apply to each year of postgraduate study.
Who can apply?
Available for September 2026 entry only.
The scholarship is open to applicants for postgraduate courses (certificate, diploma, masters) at the University of Birmingham Dubai. Awards are determined by the curriculum and grades you submit with your application.
If your curriculum is not listed, please contact our Admissions team for guidance on how your qualifications will be assessed.
|
Curriculum |
Student grade |
Scholarship award |
|
Classification Grading System |
1st Class |
30% |
|
2:1 (Upper Second Class) |
20% |
|
|
GPA Grading System (out of 4) |
3.7 GPA |
30% |
|
3 GPA |
20% |
|
|
Percentage Grading System (Percentage-based grades are assessed on a case-by-case basis, as grading standards vary by country) |
Above 80% |
30% |
|
From 75% - 80% |
20% |
Eligible nationalities and domiciles
This scholarship award is open to all nationalities and domiciles.
How to Apply
A separate scholarship application is not required. All Conditional Offers are reviewed for scholarship eligibility using the documents submitted with your application.
Following the issue of a Conditional Offer from the University of Birmingham Dubai, your application will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship confirmation is normally issued by email within 10 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the general terms and conditions?
What are the general terms and conditions?
The general scholarship terms and conditions can be found on our main scholarships page. Please review these carefully, as well as those specific to the scholarship, before accepting your offer.
Can this scholarship be combined with other scholarships in Dubai?
Can this scholarship be combined with other scholarships in Dubai?
This scholarship may be combined with the Alumni or Secure Your Spot, where eligible.
Do I need to submit any extra documents to be considered?
Do I need to submit any extra documents to be considered?
All applicants are automatically considered; no separate scholarship application is required.
How will I be notified if I am successful?
How will I be notified if I am successful?
Following the issue of a Conditional Offer from the University of Birmingham Dubai, your application will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship confirmation is normally issued by email within 10 working days.
Ask a Question
If you have any questions about scholarships in Dubai, our Admissions team is here to help. Get in touch, and we’ll guide you through your next steps.
Alternative Funding Options
Undergraduate Chancellor’s Academic Merit Scholarship (Dubai)
Prestigious award offering up to 30% tuition fee support for high‑achieving undergraduate students at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
PhD Scholarship (Dubai)
Up to 30% off tuition fees for exceptional PhD students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research potential at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
Secure Your Spot Scholarship (Dubai)
Recognises UAE‑based students who enrol early with an additional 10% scholarship for the first year of study at the University of Birmingham Dubai.