Postgraduate scholarship and funding database

Our database contains details of scholarships and funding opportunities available to support taught and research postgraduate programmes at the University of Birmingham.

Please select the most relevant options below to identify funding opportunities relevant for your level of study, subject and country of domicile. Please note that the information displayed on this website is subject to change and that the University reserves the right to amend its scholarship provision without notice. The database is not a comprehensive list and we encourage you to do your own research into other sources of funding that may be available to you. 

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Search criteria: Postgraduate taught masters, Social Work

Found 24 award(s): Click on the scholarship or bursary title below to check current availability and your eligibility.

AwardTypeDeadlineValueDescription
Birmingham Masters ScholarshipUniversityClosed 02/07/2023 (Note: competition closed for this year)£2,000 per scholarship.We are pleased to announce the Birmingham Masters Scholarship scheme. We will be offering awards of £2,000 per scholarship to outstanding students wishing to undertake Masters study at the University.
Bursaries for IDD on-campus taught MSc in Poverty Inequality and Development programmeUniversityClosed 14/06/2021 (Note: competition closed for this year)

In 2021-22, IDD will award up to two bursaries to UK/EU applicants to cover up to 50% of the successful applicants' tuition fees for the MSc Poverty Inequality and Development programme.

IDD will award up to two bursaries to UK / EU applicants to cover up to 50% of the successful applicants' tuition fees.
Geoffrey Ma Birmingham Hong Kong Masters ScholarshipExternal, UniversityCloses 31/07/2024The scholarship award is for £10,000 towards tuition fees for an eligible full-time one-year masters taught programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2024The Geoffrey Ma Birmingham Hong Kong Masters Scholarship comprises a limited number of awards of £10,000 to provide support to students study at the University of Birmingham in 2024/25.
Global Masters ScholarshipUniversityCloses 31/05/2024

£2,000 per scholarship.

The University of Birmingham is offering a scholarship for international students, the Global Masters Scholarship, an award of £2,000 to provide support for students commencing their Masters degree in 2024/25.
Sanctuary ScholarshipUniversityClosed 03/03/2024 (Note: competition closed for this year)

 Sanctuary Scholars will receive:

  • A full-tuition fee waiver for the duration of your course.
  • A yearly £5,000 payment to help with study costs, paid monthly.
  • A fully-funded place in University-owned accommodation for the duration of your course.
  • A welcome pack with useful resources to help get your studies off to a great start.

 

 

 

The University of Birmingham is pleased to be able to offer five Sanctuary Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starting at the University in 2024 who have sought refuge in the UK.
University of Birmingham Bangladesh Postgraduate Outstanding Achievement ScholarshipsUniversityCloses 31/05/2024

The scholarship is £4,000 towards tuition fees of a full-time postgraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2024.

University of Birmingham offering Postgraduate Outstanding Achievement awards of £4,000 for select Bangladesh students applying for entry to a postgraduate programme at the University starting September 2024.
University of Birmingham India Chancellor's Scholarships 2024-25UniversityCloses 31/05/2024

The scholarship is 15 x £4,000 towards tuition fees of a full-time postgraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2024.

University of Birmingham is offering India Chancellor's award of 15 scholarships of £4,000 for select Indian students applying for entry to a postgraduate programme at the University starting September 2024.
University of Birmingham PG for Europe Outstanding Achievement ScholarshipsUniversityCloses 28/06/2024

Each of the 3 scholarships comprise a £4,000 award towards tuition fees (for the first year only) of a full-time postgraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2024.

Scholarship details for University of Birmingham Europe PG Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
University of Birmingham PG for Latin America Outstanding Achievement ScholarshipsUniversityCloses 30/06/2024

Each of the 2 scholarships comprise a £4,000 award towards tuition fees (for the first year only) of a full-time postgraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2024.

Scholarship details for University of Birmingham Latin America PG Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Alderman Newton’s Educational FoundationCharity/TrustNo deadline; open-ended award

There is no limit on the amount that can be applied for, but most grants are under £5000.

 

A grant of up to £5000 that provides for educational and vocational training activities to students in need of financial assistance and who are normally resident in the Diocese of Leicester.

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If you are aware of any funding opportunities not listed here which you think should be included, please let us know. We also welcome enquiries from organisations wishing to submit information on funding opportunities for inclusion in our database. Please contact us by emailing pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk