Launched in 2012, the BP Scholarships are intended to encourage and support students with a passion for certain subjects. 

Each year BP will offer scholarships to up to 10 students from the University of Birmingham. Each scholarship is worth up to £20 000 with scholars receiving £5000 per year for the duration of their degree (up to four years). The scholarship is not intended to cover fees but offer students support with the costs of resources and living. Learn more about the BP scholarships.

To help physics students financially upon entry to the University of Birmingham, the School of Physics and Astronomy provides substantial scholarships for all firm students who exceed our MSci entry requirements. 

A range of scholarships apply according to A-level grades achieved in the eligible subjects listed below. Details on the scholarships for a given year are provided to applicants during open days and Applicant Days.  

• There are a number of Physics Entry Scholarships available to all applicants who put us as their firm institution.
   The available Scholarships are:
    - £500 for A*A*A (with A* in Mathematics and Physics and A in the third subject of your offer).
    - Each additional A* to the A*A* in Mathematics and Physics will be rewarded an extra £500.
• Please note that no formal application is required, as eligibility is determined by the University; the scholarships are not means tested.

Eligible A level subjects 

*Mathematics
* Further Mathematics
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology
* Art
* History
* Art History
* Irish
* Chinese
* Italian
* Classical Civilisation
* Japanese
* Economics
* Latin
* English Literature
* Music
* French
* Philosophy
* Geography
* Russian
* German
* Spanish
* Greek
* Welsh 

We may consider other subjects on a case-by-case basis.

If you would like to check before accepting an offer at Birmingham, please contact the Admissions Tutor by the end of August.

The School offers a number of scholarships for students who have reached grade 8 (or equivalent) in instrument, dance or voice, so that they may continue their musical studies throughout their degree programmes.

There is no formal application. Details of your musical/dance activities should be provided in the personal statement on your UCAS application form.

All students who are at the required level and firm with us automatically receive this scholarship, which at present is in the form of 10 lessons, worth approximately £600 per year, with a tutor from either the Birmingham Conservatoire or the Birmingham School of Music.

Birmingham's musical heritage reaches back to our first Professor of Music, Edward Elgar.  Today, both the new Bramall Music Building and the Barber Institute host regular public performances from our two orchestras, choirs, bands and other music ensembles.  In recognition of this legacy, the University of Birmingham will be offering new Music Scholarships to new undergraduates.  Learn more about our music scholarships here.

Please contact the Admissions Tutor for more details. 

The Physics Sports Bursary (PSB) is open to all sports people who have applied to study an undergraduate degree programme within this school.
It is funded up to £800 per annum, and is awarded for the duration of undergraduate study, subject to the recipient maintaining predetermined academic and sporting standards. This funding can be put towards any sports or training related costs (e.g. gym membership, tournament expenses, coaching, or equipment). Interested applicants should contact the Admissions Tutor.

This Bursary is by application only.

University of Birmingham Sport (UBS) has a comprehensive programme of scholarships and bursaries offered to talented sports people studying at the University. It is possible to apply for both the UBS Sports Scholarships and the PSB, though the PSB will not be awarded to someone already receiving a UBS or TASS scholarship.

For international students who achieve A*A*A* (including Maths and Physics), and put the University of Birmingham as their firm choice, we offer a Poynting Scholarship of £1000 for the first year of their studies. This scholarship is renewable annually subject to attaining full credits and an overall Year Mark of 70% or higher in the first attempt.

The University of Birmingham is proud to announce its continuing involvement in the award-winning Lloyds Scholars programme.

Along with other leading universities across the UK, the University of Birmingham will partner with the Lloyds Banking Group to offer students from lower household incomes a complete package of financial support, paid internships and the opportunity to develop their employability skills.

Further information

If your household income is below £36,000, you may be entitled to additional financial support from the University in the form of a Chamberlain Award. 

In addition to the above we provide a number of awards to our students throughout the degree programme reflecting achievement:

• MSci Smith Prize for top student (£350)
• MSci Moreton Prize for second student(£280)
• BSc Smith Prize for top student (£350)
• BSci Moreton Prize for second student(£280)
• Nolan Merrill Prize for best Y4 project (£250) (endowed by Cavendish Nuclear)
• Tessella Prize for most innovative use of software in a Y4 project (£250) (endowed by Tessella plc)
• Martin Johnson Prize for best Y2 essay on an Astrophysical Topic Best Astro/Space Research Essay Prize
• Best non-Astro Student Essay Prize
• The George Isaak Prize: for the best performance in a year 2 project, taking into account all aspects of project work. The prize will normally be awarded to one student.
• The Richard Knight Prize: for the best performance in Year 1 laboratory, taking into account all aspects of experimental and project work. The prize will normally be awarded to one student
• Two university Scholarships
• University Science Prizes -
• A number of School Prizes are also awarded each year to students demonstrating Excellence. In addition, the school (in collaboration with the School of Mathematics) may award an additional Smith or Moreton prize to a TPAM student when the marks of the top or second joint honours student are higher than those of the relevant single honours students.
• The state Bursar's prize: awarded for the best essay on the topic of Physics and European Culture and is open to all undergraduates in the school. All students will be emailed with details of this.
• The Physics European Bursary is offered to any student spending an academic year in an EU University under the Erasmus/Socrates programme.