High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships for China

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce a number of scholarships of £5,000 for candidates from China applying for entry to an undergraduate programme at the university starting in September 2026.

The scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit to high performing students starting their University of Birmingham programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Who can apply?

The allocation of the award will be made based on academic excellence and a willingness to support the University in promoting the courses and facilities through volunteering whilst studying at the University.

In order to be eligible to apply, candidates must:

• Have received an offer from the University of Birmingham for a full-time undergraduate programme in the above stated subject areas starting September 2026. The student must be entering the first year of an undergraduate programme based at the Birmingham UK campus.
• Expect to at least meet with the requirements below:
  • A-Level: AAA in 3 A-Level subjects
  • IB Diploma: 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects
  • APs: 5 for 3 APs
  • Gaokao: minimum 80% overall average; and minimum 85% overall in Year 11 and Year 12.
  • Other equivalent qualifications on case-by-case basis

• Be classed as Chinese national or domiciled in China
• Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes and be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship.

Open to students with the following nationalities: China

Open to students living in (domiciled) in the following countries: China

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, candidates need to apply by 12th June 2026 using this linked application form

Selection for the award will be based on academic excellence and the details provided in the scholarship application form.

Please note: There are a limited number of applications which can be accepted for these awards; therefore the university reserves the right to close this scholarship link before the 28 February 2026.