Scholarships of up to £12,500 aim to support Indian students enrolling in future-focused Master’s programmes at the UK campus.
The scholarships apply to a range of postgraduate courses including Advanced Engineering Management.
The University of Birmingham has announced the launch of its Future Skills Scholarship, offering awards of up to £12,500 to support talented Indian students pursuing select future-focused Master’s programmes at its UK campus.
The scholarship is designed to help students develop career-ready skills aligned with the evolving demands of the global workforce. It forms part of the University’s wider commitment to investing more than £3 million in international talent.
As industries are reshaped by rapid technological change, demographic shifts, and complex global challenges, the ability to adapt, innovate, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge has become critical. Developing future skills, such as data literacy, digital fluency, systems thinking, and policy awareness is no longer optional but essential for long-term employability and leadership.
The Future Skills Scholarship reinforces the University of Birmingham’s commitment to supporting Indian students as they pursue world-class education and develop the skills that will shape tomorrow’s industries. Education opens doors, expands horizons, and creates new possibilities, and we are committed to ensuring that more Indian students can access these opportunities.
For India, with a young and globally mobile talent pool, access to education that builds these capabilities equips graduates to succeed in international careers. They can also contribute meaningfully to economic growth, public health resilience, and sustainable development at home.
Professor Mark Lee, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (India), University of Birmingham, said, “The Future Skills Scholarship reinforces the University of Birmingham’s commitment to supporting Indian students as they pursue world-class education and develop the skills that will shape tomorrow’s industries. Education opens doors, expands horizons, and creates new possibilities, and we are committed to ensuring that more Indian students can access these opportunities.”
The scholarships are open to students domiciled in India who have applied through the University’s authorised agent partners and are prepared to commence full-time study in September 2026.
The scholarship applies to the following programmes:
The application deadline is 30 April 2026.
Applications for 2026 entry are now open. Find out more about eligibility and the application process.
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